Tamales Ticos By Chef Selenia #Recetas #Fáciles y #deliciosas

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is more economical.

pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner and chicken is often less expensive.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment paper is a healthier option while foil is more accessible.

In a mixing bowl, combine 500 grams of masa harina with 3 liters of freshly boiled chicken broth, mixing until a liquid masa forms.

Let the masa sit for 15 to 20 minutes until it thickens to the optimal texture for assembling tamales.

Take a portion of masa and spread it out, adding a filling of rice, chicken, carrots, potatoes, green beans, bell peppers, and chickpeas.

Close the tamale tightly to prevent water from entering during cooking.

Repeat the process with remaining masa and filling.

Place the tamales in a pot with boiling water and steam for at least one hour until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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