Tamales Honduran (vegan) Tamale in a banana leaf #hondurasyoutubers #Hondurasfood

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Tofu offers a vegetarian option, while ground beef is usually less expensive.

corn masa

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Quinoa flour is gluten-free, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment is healthier for steaming, and foil is more readily available.

Mix 2 cups of Maseca with 2 cups of water, 1/2 cup oil, 2 tbsp. vegetable bouillon, and 2 tsp salt until moist.

Blend together 3 tomatoes, 1/2 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp Achiote Molido, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp turmeric, along with 2 tbsp. chef Merito chicken seasoning to create the orange masa mix.

Combine 2 cups of the orange masa mix with 1 cup of Maseca, 2 tbsp., 1/3 cup water, and 1/3 cup oil to form the orange masa.

Cook 2 cups of rice with 3 cups of water, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp. Chef Merito chicken seasoning, and 1 tsp cumin until done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary