Tamales are a delicious culinary creation found in many Latin American cultures. Filled with a mixture of ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or fruits, wrapped in corn or plantain leaves, and steamed, they are a true showcase of tradition and flavor with every bite.
Tamales are a traditional Latin American dish enjoyed on various special occasions. Their preparation requires time and dedication, but the final result is always rewarding.
In many families, cooking tamales is an activity shared with love and becomes a tradition passed down through generations.
Tamales
Ingredients
1 pound of Peeled corn
2 Egg yolks
2 tablespoons of Sugar
1 pinch of Salt
2 Egg whites
¼ kilogram of Oven-roasted pork shoulder with salt and pepper
¼ kilogram of Charque (dried salted meat)
2 Finely chopped onion
1 Tomato
3 tablespoons of Ground and fried red chili pepper
2 Chopped hard-boiled eggs
¼ cup of Raisins
½ teaspoon of Pepper
14 teaspoons of Cumin
1 pinch of Salt
Oil
Preparation
Step 1 : The first step is to soak the corn in cold water for 4 hours, then cook it in boiling water until it bursts.
Step 2 : Next, grind the corn and add the egg yolks, sugar, and salt to form a smooth dough.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, finely chop the pork.
Step 4 : In a skillet, fry the onion in oil until transparent, then season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
Step 5 : Add the charque; once cooked, add the pork (optional) and chopped tomato, cooking until the tomato breaks down.
Step 6 : Then, add the red chili powder and half a cup of water, cooking until almost dry, finally mixing in the raisins and chopped eggs.
Step 7 : To assemble the tamales, take a portion of dough, flatten it in your hand, place 2 tablespoons of filling, and cover with another portion of dough.
Step 8 : Once ready, dip the tamales in egg whites and fry.
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