Claudia’s Chuchitos and the Flavours of Home in Guatemala

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner and ground beef can be more affordable.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer a vibrant flavor while canned are budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar freshness, while green onions add a mild onion flavor.

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

Mix masa harina, water, and salt in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.

Cook pork with onion, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf in a pot until tender, about 1 hour.

Shred the cooked pork and mix with tomato sauce and pepper.

Take a soaked corn husk and spread a small amount of dough on it, leaving space at the edges.

Add a spoonful of the pork mixture on top of the dough.

Fold the sides of the husk over the filling and then fold the bottom up to form a packet.

Repeat with remaining ingredients until all are wrapped.

Place chuchitos in a steamer basket and steam for 45-60 minutes until firm.

Serve warm with lime and additional tomato sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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