Name: Authentic Tamales de Elote y Queso y Carnitas from Guatemala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 20 corn husks (fresh or dried); 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1/2 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon lard or vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 can (14 oz) corn, drained and rinsed; 1 cup shredded queso fresco or Mexican white cheese; 1 pound pork carnitas, cooked and shredded; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying (optional)

Tamales de Elote y Queso y Carnitas Guatemala

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with corn, cheese, and pork carnitas, a festive Guatemalan dish.

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