Name: Traditional Tamales de Puerco con Queso y Verduras y Carne from Nicaragua
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (cornmeal flour); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening; 2 pounds pork shoulder (or pork belly), cubed; 1 cup shredded white cheese (Queso Blanco or Oaxaca); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium bell peppers (green or red), finely chopped; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 8 large corn husks, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

Tamales de Puerco con Queso y Verduras y Carne Nicaragua

Pork tamales with cheese, vegetables, and meat, wrapped in corn husks, often served during celebrations and holidays.

Nicaragua tamales

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