Name: Traditional Tamales de Queso y Chicharrón from Guatemala
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 12 corn husks ( soaked in warm water for 30 minutes ); 2 cups masa harina ( corn flour ); 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 2 cups chicken broth or warm water; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 cups shredded queso fresco or queso blanco; 1 pound pork chicharrón ( crispy pork belly, diced into 1-inch pieces ); 2 green onions, finely chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon cumin (optional); Cooking oil (for frying)

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Tamales de Queso y Chicharrón Guatemala

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with cheese and crispy pork chicharrón.

Guatemala tamales

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