Look What I Found in Guatemala | Lake Atitlán Food Tour 🇬🇹

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor without preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats.

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

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

Cook pork with onion, garlic, and spices in a pot over medium heat until tender, about 1.5 hours.

Shred cooked pork and mix with tomato sauce and chopped cilantro.

Spread masa mixture onto soaked corn husks, leaving space at the edges.

Place a spoonful of pork mixture in the center of the masa.

Fold the sides of the husk over the masa and tie with a strip of husk.

Arrange tamales upright in a steamer pot.

Steam tamales for about 1-1.5 hours, adding water as needed.

Check for doneness; masa should be firm and separate from the husk.

Serve hot with lime wedges and extra sauce.

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