Panamanian Chicken Tamales & BONUS RECIPE #panamanian #tamales using #masarepa

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose is more readily available.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is convenient and less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is often cheaper.

banana leaves

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Parchment paper is more accessible for wrapping.

Prepare ingredients by cutting and washing vegetables and cleaning chicken.

Use 3 cups of striado (yellow corn) for the masa.

Cook chicken with 2 chicken cubes, chopped vegetables, and seasonings in a pot.

Add water to cover chicken and cook on high for about 20 minutes.

Make annato oil by heating 3 cups of canola oil with annato seeds until boiling, then strain.

Marinate chicken overnight with the prepared annato oil and seasonings.

Brown the marinated chicken in a pot with chopped vegetables and allow to sweat.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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