Tamales Guatemaltecos

Name: Traditional Tamales Guatemaltecos from Guatemala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 2 cups corn masa (masa harina); 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons milk or broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks (or 1 cup shredded cheese for vegetarian version); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lime, juiced; 1 large banana leaf, cut into squares (or 2 large aluminum foil pieces); Cooking oil, for greasing

Tamales Guatemaltecos Guatemala

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

Guatemala tamales

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