Colombian Tamales

Ingredients

• Banana leaves, softened over flame
• 3 cups corn masa flour
• 1.5 litres warm stock
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp turmeric or annatto
• For filling: 400g cooked shredded chicken, 300g cooked pork, 1 cup peas, 2 carrots diced, 1 cup cooked rice, sofrito of onion garlic tomato

Instructions

1. Mix the masa with stock, oil and turmeric to a soft, spreadable dough.
2. Mix all the filling ingredients.
3. Lay out banana leaves; spread masa, top with filling, fold into parcels.
4. Tie with kitchen string.
5. Steam for 90-120 minutes.
6. Unwrap and serve hot.

Serving suggestions

• Traditional Sunday breakfast with hot chocolate.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days; freezes well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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