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Name: Authentic Guatemalan Tamales
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 2 cups corn masa (or 1 bag of premade corn masa); 2 cups warm water; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large chicken breasts, cubed (or 1 cup shredded cheese for cheese tamales); 2 bay leaves; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 4 banana leaves (or 8 if using smaller leaves)

Tamales

Guatemala

Nationwide

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

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