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Name: Authentic Tamales de Pollo con Queso y Vegetables y Plantas from El Salvador
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (cornmeal flour); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup shredded Mexican queso (such as Monterey Jack or Oaxaca); 1 large onion, diced; 2 bell peppers (any color), diced; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 bay leaves; 2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into thick rounds

Tamales de Pollo con Queso y Vegetables y Plantas

El Salvador

Nationwide

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

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