Tamales de pollo y cerdo estilo Hondureño🇭🇳 😋 sazonlatinoconlizz

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is cheaper and adds flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Low-sodium broth is healthier, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Prepare 3.5 lbs of chicken and 3.5 lbs of pork, washing them beforehand.

Chop 1 celery stalk, 1 bell pepper, 2-3 tomatoes, 2-5 cloves of garlic, and 1/2 onion, and add to a blender.

Add 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp paprika, and 1 chicken bouillon cube to the blender.

Add water to the blender until half full and blend until smooth.

Melt 2 tbsp of margarine in a pot and add the blended sauce.

Cook the chicken in the sauce for about 30 minutes, then add salt and bay leaves to taste.

Cook the pork in a similar sauce for about 40 minutes, adding more garlic if desired.

Prepare the masa by blending 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 7-8 cloves of garlic, and 1 bunch of cilantro in a blender.

Add 5 tbsp of chicken bouillon, 2 tbsp oregano, and 1 tbsp cumin to the blender.

Add water until half full and blend until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, add 10 cups of masa harina and gradually add warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.

Ensure there are no lumps in the dough.

Prepare a second masa with 4 cups of masa harina using the same method, incorporating leftover meat sauce for flavor.

Melt 1 kg of lard and add it to the masa, mixing well until incorporated.

Cook the masa over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring constantly until it bubbles.

Soak corn husks in hot water and rinse them well before using.

Cut the corn husks to the desired size for tamales.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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