Ingredients for Nacatamales Any Banana Leaf Wrapped Central American Tamales
- Tamales
- 1/2 cup lard (or vegetable shortening)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chicken Bouillon
- Sour Orange Juice
- Chicken Stock
- Pork Butt
- Paprika
- Cumin to taste
- Chipotle Salsa
- Long Grain White Rice
- White Potatoes
- Olive
- Green Peas
- Cilantro Leaf
- Cooking Oil
- Banana leaves, enough for wrapping
- Aluminum Foil
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How to Make Nacatamales Any Banana Leaf Wrapped Central American Tamales
- Prepare the masa: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of warm chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option) with 1/2 cup of lard (or vegetable shortening).
- Gradually add 6 cups of masa harina, mixing constantly to prevent lumps. Add more broth as needed to achieve a smooth, slightly sticky consistency (similar to thick pancake batter).
- Prepare the filling: Cook 2 lbs of pork (or your choice of vegetables) until tender. Shred the meat and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and achiote paste to taste.
- Assemble the tamales: Lay out a banana leaf, spread a thin layer of masa on it, add a spoonful of filling in the center, and fold the leaf to create a neat package.
- Steam the tamales: Place the wrapped tamales in a steamer basket, ensuring they don't touch each other. Steam for approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes), or until the masa is cooked through and the filling is heated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade Nacatamales!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
49g
Carbs
4g
