Tamal De Olla-Panama Recipe

Name: Tamal De Olla-Panama
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb par-cooked polenta; 1 small chicken, cut into pieces; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt & pepper; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 1 teaspoon annatto seeds or 1 teaspoon oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 yellow pepper, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons capers; 15 green olives; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato puree; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup red wine; 1 hot chili pepper, cored, seeded, and minced

Servings: persons

1 lb par-cooked polenta
1 small chicken, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 teaspoon annatto seeds or 1 teaspoon oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons capers
15 green olives
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato puree
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup red wine
1 hot chili pepper, cored, seeded, and minced

1
Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper and oregano for at least 1 hour. Heat the oil over medium low heat in a big pan and add the annato seeds if using them. Add onion, peppers and garlic. Turn the heat and add the chicken to brown whilst adding the wine and vinegar little by little.
2
Add the tomato sauce puree, turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours with the hot chili pepper.Check the seasoning adding salt and pepper if needed and the capers and olives for the last 10 minutes.Take the chicken out, debone and skin it and put the meat back into the pan. Make the polenta according to package instructions, but using 3/4 water and 1/4 chicken sauce . Put the tamal in a baking dish and bake for a further 20 minutes at gas mark 375u00b0 F.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb par-cooked polenta, 1 small chicken, cut into pieces, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt & pepper, and more.

Yes, Tamal De Olla-Panama falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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