Name: Traditional Tamales de Queso y Cerdo from Guatemala
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed; 1/4 cup dried oregano; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 10 ears corn (for husks); 3 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1 cup warm water; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese (e.g., queso fresco or Monterey Jack); Cooking oil (for steaming); Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Tamales de Queso y Cerdo Guatemala

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with cheese and pork, a traditional Guatemalan dish.

Guatemala tamales

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