Colombian Stuffed Corn Dough

Name: Colombian Stuffed Corn Dough
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 5 h
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cornmeal (masa harina); 1 cup chicken stock (warm); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp annatto powder (for colour); 1 tsp salt; 2 chicken thighs (skinless, bone in); ½ lb pork belly (cubed); 1 cup cooked rice; 2 boiled eggs (sliced); 1 medium carrot (thinly sliced); 4 small potatoes (peeled); 1 tbsp cumin powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 large banana leaves (washed, dried, and lightly wilted over low heat)

Instructions

Prep:4hCook:1h

Tamal Tolimense is a savoury Colombian dish featuring corn masa filled with marinated chicken, pork, potatoes, carrots, peas, and hard-boiled egg, all wrapped in banana leaves and steamed for a tender, flavourful experience.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:49:20 GMT