RECETA DE "TAMALES GUATEMALTECOS DE ARROZ !! 👍🍴

corn husks

💰Cheaper: banana leaves

Banana leaves provide a similar wrapping function and are often more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while processed cheese is more affordable.

Wash the rice until the water runs clear, then drain it in a colander and let it dry for 2 days.

Process the dried rice in a food processor until smooth.

Prepare a pot of boiling water and add 3 pounds of lard and 1 pound of butter to it.

Ensure there is enough water in the pot, filling it halfway.

Add the processed rice to the pot and stir continuously for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to prevent clumping.

Check the consistency of the masa; it should be smooth and not fall apart when lifted with a spatula.

Toast 3 pounds of sesame seeds over low heat until golden brown, being careful not to burn them.

Toast 1/2 pound of pepitoria until golden brown, then combine it with the sesame seeds.

Boil 10 pounds of tomatillos, 6 guajillo chiles, and 6 pasilla chiles until cooked, then blend them together.

Soak bread rolls in the water from the boiled tomatillos and chiles to prepare for blending into the sauce.

Prepare the corn husks by cutting them into smaller pieces and soaking them in water to make them pliable.

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