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Name: Traditional Tamales de Pollo from El Salvador
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (cornmeal flour); 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup warm water; 1 large chicken (about 2 lbs), cut into pieces; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (fresh); 2 tablespoons rice, cooked and drained (about 1 cup); Oil or lard for steaming (enough to coat tamales)

Tamales de Pollo

El Salvador

Nationwide

Chicken-stuffed tamales, a traditional festive dish.

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