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Name: Authentic Nicaraguan Tamales
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 3 cups cornmeal; 2 cups warm water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 pound pork shoulder (shredded and cooked), or 1 package of shredded Mexican cheese (optional); 1 large banana leaf (or substitute with parchment paper); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for greasing hands); 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Tamales

Nicaragua

Cornmeal dough wrapped around meat or cheese, steamed.

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