Receta peruana: Tamales | Más Rico

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain masa harina offers more fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

filling (meat, cheese, or vegetables)

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or beans

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while pork can be a more budget-friendly option.

Soak the corn in water until clean and soft.

Grind the soaked corn using a special grinder or motorized grinder until smooth.

Prepare the filling by blending peanuts, sesame, onion, and garlic.

Heat a pot and add oil, then add the blended filling to sauté until crispy.

Add the pork broth to the sautéed mixture and let it simmer.

Wrap the tamales while the masa is still warm to prevent it from hardening.

Use hot water to cook the tamales in the pot for about 3 hours.

After 3 hours, remove the tamales from the pot; they are ready to serve.

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