Name: Authentic Tamales de Pollo con Guiso y Queso from Honduras
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Honduras
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 2 cups warm water; 1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb (450 g) bone-in chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks; 2 large white onions, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese (e.g., Queso Oaxaca or Monterey Jack); 20–24 banana leaves

Tamales de Pollo con Guiso y Queso Honduras

Corn-based tamales filled with a chicken and vegetable stew and cheese, wrapped in banana leaves.

Honduras tamales

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