Breakfast From Around The World - Peru Tamale, Picarones

lard

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat alternative.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable.

Mix masa harina, salt, and lard in a bowl until creamy.

Gradually add water to the masa mixture until smooth and spreadable.

In a separate pan, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

Add meat, chili peppers, and spices; cook until meat is tender.

Spread masa mixture onto soaked corn husks, leaving space at the edges.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of the masa.

Fold the sides of the husk over the filling and secure with a tie.

Arrange tamales upright in a steamer pot.

Steam tamales for 1-1.5 hours until masa is firm and pulls away from husk.

Remove from steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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