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Name: Authentic Tamales Hondureños Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Honduras
Ingredients: 2 cups corn masa flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening, softened; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 large dried banana leaves, soaked in warm water until pliable (about 30 minutes); 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces (or 1 cup shredded cheese); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons oil (for frying); 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper to taste

Tamales Hondureños

Honduras

Nationwide

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

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