Honduran Tamale

Name: Honduran Tamale
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 3 cups masa harina (corn flour); 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or pork, if preferred); 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 1 small green bell pepper (diced); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup olives (optional); 1/4 cup raisins (optional); 10-12 banana leaves (cut into 12×12-inch squares); String or kitchen twine for tying; Water for steaming

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:1h 30min

Corn masa dough filled with spiced chicken, olives, and raisins, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until tender. Savoury, aromatic, and deeply comforting.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:22:52 GMT