Name: Authentic Tamales de Pollo Asado from El Salvador
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cornmeal; 1 cup masa harina (corn flour); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening; 1 large chicken breast, cut into strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, diced; 1/4 cup bell pepper (red or green), diced; 1/4 cup cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack), grated; 2 cups cooked white rice (for stuffing); 12 banana leaves (or as needed); Cooking string or twine

Tamales de Pollo Asado El Salvador

Cornmeal tamales filled with grilled chicken, cheese, and vegetables, wrapped in banana leaves.

El Salvador tamales

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