Tamales Recipe - You MUST Try! | Recipe of The Month

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain masa harina offers more fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

filling (meat, cheese, or vegetables)

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or beans

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while pork can be a more budget-friendly option.

Mix 3 cups of masa harina, 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 1 cup of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt until well combined.

Continue mixing until the ingredients are fully integrated.

Take a banana leaf and spread the masa on it, using a spoon or your hands to make it thin.

Add your favorite filling; in this case, pork, olives, and raisins.

Take the corners of the banana leaf and close the tamale by folding both sides and tying it with string.

Boil in plenty of water for 60 to 90 minutes.

After this time, cut the strings, open the tamale, and enjoy.

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