Honduran Tamales Recipe

Name: Honduran Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) package masa harina (such as Maseca(R)), divided; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup ground cumin; 2 cubes chicken bouillon; salt; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 cups vegetable oil, or to taste; 30 banana leaves; 3 1/2 pounds cubed cooked pork; 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups cooked white rice; 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained; kitchen twine

Servings: persons

1 (4 pound) package masa harina (such as Maseca(R)), divided
1 large tomato, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 cubes chicken bouillon
salt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cups vegetable oil, or to taste
30 banana leaves
3 1/2 pounds cubed cooked pork
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups cooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
kitchen twine

1
Pour about 3/4 the masa harina into a large pot. Add water in batches, mixing until a moderately thin batter forms.
2
Combine tomato, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, cumin, and bouillon in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into the large pot with the batter and season with salt. Pour about 5 cups of this combined mixture into a smaller pot; add tomato paste and stir until it is an even red color.
3
Pour 2 cups oil into the large pot of batter; pour remaining 1 cup oil into the smaller pot of red batter. Bring both pots to a boil, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Cook until flavors set, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
4
Cut banana leaves into 12x15-inch rectangles. Spoon 1 cup regular batter and 1/4 cup red batter into the center of each leaf. Add small amounts of pork, potatoes, rice, and peas. Fold leaf over the filling several times; fold sides in. Wrap twine around tamale to hold in place.
5
Place tamales in a large pot; cover halfway with water. Cover and cook over medium heat until filling has thickened, about 1 hour.

3809

kcal

Calories

242

Fat

277

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 pound) package masa harina (such as Maseca(R)), divided, 1 large tomato, chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Honduran Tamales falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Honduran Tamales

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