COMO HACER TAMALES COSTARRICENSES 🇨🇷 HOW TO MAKE COSTA RICAN STYLE TAMALES #tamalesticos #costarica

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

corn masa

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Quinoa flour adds nutrition, while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

Prepare banana leaves by passing them over heat to make them flexible.

In a large pot, add 1 cup of puré de papas and some reserved pork broth.

Add 2.5 cups of maicena (cornstarch) to the pot.

Mix in some consomé de pollo, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Gradually add hot water to achieve the right consistency for the masa.

Cook the masa on low heat until it reaches a simmer, then remove from heat to pre-cook it.

Prepare the filling by mixing diced pork, cilantro, diced red pepper, green beans, peas, and sliced carrots.

Use uncooked rice in the filling to prevent it from becoming mushy during cooking.

Take a piece of banana leaf, place a portion of masa in the center, and flatten it.

Add a scoop of the filling on top of the masa, including rice, pork, vegetables, and a sprig of cilantro.

Fold the banana leaf over the filling and wrap it securely.

Use kraft paper to wrap the tamal tightly, folding the ends to secure it.

Tie the tamales in pairs with string for cooking.

Steam the tamales for about 1.5 hours until cooked through.

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