In Colombia we use guava paste in all kinds of dishes. It is a combination of guava pulp and sugar which is cooked slowly until it becomes thick enough to form into a block, which is the form in which it is usually sold. Guava paste can be found in Latin markets and online.
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Do you have a recipe to make this from scratch? I’d love to try it! I can’t seem to find anything on the internet.
Brian- to make Bocadillo from scratch. Fresh guavas, sugar and orange juice. I am going to post the recipe.
Hey Brian – I ordered a bunch of paste on the internet – they would only sell by the dozen – I’d be happy to share – don’t want it to go to waste.
Hey Brian – I ordered some paste off the net and they would only sell it by the dozen – it will expire next month – would be happy to share contact me at cynpfaff at bluemarble dotnet