The delicious Tupiceño typical tamales are a unique blend of corn, meat, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in banana leaves. A true culinary delight worth trying in Tupiza.
The typical Tupiceño tamales are a traditional delight that pleases the palate of those who try them. Their combination of native ingredients and unique flavors makes them a characteristic dish of the region.
Preparing Tupiceño tamales at home is a culinary experience that is worth sharing with family or friends.
Typical Tupiceño Tamales
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Dried corn
1 ½ cup of Milk
500 grams of Charque
1 Onion
2 tablespoons of Yellow ground chili
1 pinch of Sugar
1 pinch of Salt
Oil
Water
Corn husks
Preparation
Step 1 : Soak the corn for 48 hours.
Step 2 : Then, drain and process it together with the milk, forming a paste which is set aside.
Step 3 : Next, finely chop the onion and sauté in hot oil until transparent.
Step 4 : Add the ground yellow chili, salt, and a pinch of sugar, continuing to cook over moderate heat.
Step 5 : Add the charque paste and cook everything together until ready.
Step 6 : Then, place a portion of the reserved corn paste in the center of each corn husk, followed by a portion of the charque paste.
Step 7 : Wrap the husks and tie them with a strip.
Step 8 : Cook in a pot of boiling water for about half an hour.
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