Tamales de Puerco

Name: Authentic Tamales de Puerco from Nicaragua
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup oil (olive or vegetable); 1/2 cup warm water; 2 pounds pork shoulder, cubed; 3 large white onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying); 2 large dried guavas (opcional, for sweetness); 10 banana leaves

Tamales de Puerco Nicaragua

Cornmeal dough filled with pork, wrapped in banana leaves.

Nicaragua tamales

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