Name: Authentic Tamales de Puerco con Queso Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork shoulder (skinless), cut into large chunks; 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups warm water; 1 cup shredded queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 large corn husks (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes); 4 banana leaves (optional, for extra flavor)

Tamales de Puerco con Queso Nicaragua

Corn husks filled with pork and cheese, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed.

Nicaragua traditional

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