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Guatemalan Tamales

Cultural Context

Originating from ancient Mesoamerican cultures, tamales have been a staple in Guatemalan cuisine for centuries. Traditionally made for celebrations and family gatherings, they symbolize community and togetherness. Today, variations exist across Latin America, with each region adding its unique twist, making tamales a beloved dish worldwide.

GuatemalanGTmain
120 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
500 g de carne de cerdo
1 cda de sal
1 cda de comino
1 pizca de pimienta
1 chorrito de aceite
2 L de agua
1 tallo de cilantro
2 g de romero seco
1 cda de manteca de cerdo
1 cdta de pasta de achiote
1 cebolla colorada
3 dientes de ajo
1 cdta de pimentón
2 zanahorias
100 g de arveja
1 kg de harina de maíz amarillo precocido
1 cdta de polvo de hornear
1 cda de manteca de cerdo
1 chorro de aceite de achiote
1 cda de sal
20 Hojas de achira o plátano
Ají de pepa de sambo

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, and canned chicken is budget-friendly.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean beef is healthier, while chicken thighs are often cheaper.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment paper is healthier, and foil is more accessible.

1

Cortar y condimentar la carne de cerdo con sal, comino, pimienta y aceite.

2

Cocinar la carne de cerdo en agua con cilantro y romero seco.

3

Preparar el refrito con manteca de cerdo, pasta de achiote, cebolla, ajo, comino, pimentón, zanahorias y arveja.

4

Mezclar la harina de maíz con polvo de hornear, manteca de cerdo, aceite de achiote y sal.

5

Armar los tamales usando las hojas de achira o plátano.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsteamingshreddingsautéing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

TamalesTamales de PolloTamales de Cerdo

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