The Tamale is a typical Latin American dish that consists of a corn dough filled with chicken, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in bijao leaves and steamed. It is a traditional recipe full of flavor and textures that will captivate your palate.
Tamales are a Latin American culinary delight that combines the softness of corn dough with the intense flavor of chicken, vegetables, and spices.
Wrapped in bijao leaves, these tamales are a perfect traditional dish to share on special occasions.
Tamale
Ingredients
3 pounds of Corn dough
1 Chopped chicken
1 cup of Chopped onion
½ cup of Ajies
3 Garlic cloves
4 Cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon of Achiote seasoning
1 cup of Tomato sauce
1 teaspoon of Oregano
½ cup of Olives
½ cup of Peas
½ cup of Raisins
Bijao leaves
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
String
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, first season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 2 : In a pan, sauté the peppers, onion, cilantro, and garlic along with the chicken.
Step 3 : Then, add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, and season with achiote.
Step 4 : Let it cook for ten minutes and then add enough water to submerge the chicken.
Step 5 : Cover and simmer until soft.
Step 6 : To give it a special touch, add raisins, olives, and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
Step 7 : Finally, add the peas and, if necessary, a little more water.
Step 8 : Once the preparation is ready, place everything in a colander and add the resulting broth to the corn dough, kneading well until smooth and uniform.
Step 9 : Next, pass the bijao leaves through boiling water.
Step 10 : Pour a spoonful of dough onto each leaf, add a piece of chicken with vegetables, and cover with more dough.
Step 11 : Wrap and tie. Repeat this process until all the dough is used.
Step 12 : In a large pot with boiling water, place the tamales and cook for one hour.
Step 13 : Once ready, serve and enjoy this exquisite dish full of traditional flavors.
