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Name: Traditional Tamales de Pollo con Queso y Vegetables from El Salvador
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 4 large dried banana leaves (or 12 small leaves); 2 cups cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 onions, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 cup shredded white cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Fresh cilantro leaves (optional for garnish)

Tamales de Pollo con Queso y Vegetables

El Salvador

Nationwide

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

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