Name: Traditional Tamales de Queso y Pollo from Guatemala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 10-12 corn husks, soaked in warm water; 2 cups masa harina (cornmeal flour); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1 cup shredded chicken (cooked and drained); 2 cups shredded white cheese (Queso Panela or Monterey Jack); 1/4 cup chopped green onions or cilantro (optional); 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon oil (for cooking husks)

Tamales de Queso y Pollo Guatemala

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with cheese and chicken, a popular Guatemalan dish.

Guatemala tamales

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