👉 Cómo Hacer Subanik ORIGINAL De San Martín Jilotepeque Chimaltenango

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Cucumbers provide freshness, while mashed peas are budget-friendly.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while store brands can save money.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is cheaper.

Prepare the chicken and pork by cutting them into pieces.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the chicken to sauté first.

Once the chicken is well sautéed, add the pork to the pot.

Cook the meats until they are well done, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Steam the tomatoes and chiles until they are soft.

Roast the tomatoes and chiles until they are well charred.

Blend the roasted tomatoes and chiles together to make a sauce.

Prepare the masa for tamales and place it on banana leaves.

Fill the masa with the meat and sauce, then wrap it tightly in the banana leaves.

Place the wrapped tamales in a steamer with water and steam until cooked through.

Once cooked, remove the tamales from the steamer and serve.

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