Como hacer tamales verdes/Marisolpink

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain offers more nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef can be more affordable.

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned green chilies

Green tomatoes can provide a similar flavor, and canned chilies are often cheaper.

Prepare the masa by mixing masa harina with water and salt until smooth.

Cook the pork with onion, garlic, and jalapeños until tender, then shred it.

Blend tomatillos with jalapeños and garlic to make a sauce.

Soak banana leaves in hot water to soften them.

Spread masa on banana leaves, add pork filling, and top with tomatillo sauce.

Fold the leaves and steam the tamales for about an hour until firm.

Cooking Techniques

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