Alguashte is a seasoning typical of Salvadoran cuisine made from ground pepitas, and is used on both sweet or savoury meals. Simple to make; it is often prepared at home, however it can also be purchased pre-packaged as well as from street vendors often as an addition to a meal or snack. It is added to foods such as beans and eggs, and to fruits such as unripe mango, as well as to soups dishes such as shuco. [1]
Alguashte is a caliche word of rural origin [2]. Alguashte, however is understood also in urban areas throughout El Salvador.