COMO HACER TAMALES PISQUES (HONDURENOS)

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner and ground turkey is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein.

Soak banana leaves in water on the stove until softened.

In a bowl, combine masa harina, chicken bouillon, salt, melted margarine, vegetable oil, and water gradually until a liquid consistency is achieved.

Use a spoon to mix and then hands to break up any lumps in the masa.

Cook the masa in a pot over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

Check the masa consistency; it should not easily detach from the spoon when ready.

Prepare the first tamal using a green leaf, adding a scoop of masa and half a scoop of refried beans.

Wrap the tamal in aluminum foil, sealing the ends to prevent water from entering during cooking.

Trim the ends of the tamal for easier serving later.

Place the wrapped tamales in a pot with water and banana leaves at the bottom to prevent sticking.

Cover the pot and steam for 1 hour, checking to ensure they do not dry out.

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