Making Tamales in Panama with Clay Blaker

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

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

shredded meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a great plant-based protein, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomato sauce is lighter, while canned tomatoes are economical.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while cream cheese is often less costly.

Put meat on the top of the masa dough.

Roll the tamale with the filling inside.

Use coconut to help with the rolling process.

Tie the rolled tamale with string.

Repeat the process for a total of six tamales.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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