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Name: Traditional El Salvadoran Tamales
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 2 cups warm water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds bone-in chicken, cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups shredded white cheese (Queso Blanco or Monterey Jack); 20 banana leaves; Cooking oil (for steaming)

Tamales

El Salvador

Nationwide

Stuffed corn masa wrapped in banana leaves, often with chicken or cheese.

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