Tamales are a main dish of Panamanian cuisine, made with seasoned corn dough and filled with chicken, beef, or pork stew, wrapped in banana leaves.
It is a popular dish in various celebrations and special events in Panama, such as national festivals, birthdays, or family gatherings.
It is prepared with a mixture of seasoned corn dough with ingredients such as chicken, pork, olives, raisins, capers, among others, wrapped in bijao or banana leaves and steamed. Slow and careful cooking is essential to achieve the characteristic flavor.
Go ahead and try this delicious recipe, and you will discover a world of unique flavors!
Panamanian Tamale
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Dry corn
2 cups of Cooked and shredded chicken
2 Medium onions
2 Medium tomatoes
3 Chilies
1 can of Tomato paste
Raisins and olives
1 pinch of Salt
2 tablespoons of Olive oil
1 cup of Water
Banana leaves
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : First, wash the corn well and cook it in a pot with water until tender.
Step 2 : Then, strain the corn and grind it until obtaining the dough, then knead it with greased hands.
Step 3 : Next, in a hot skillet with oil, add the chopped tomato, chilies, and onions.
Step 4 : Add a little salt, the chicken pieces, the tomato paste, and one cup of water.
Step 5 : Let it cook covered for 25 minutes.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, soften the banana leaves by immersing them in boiling water for about 3 minutes.
Step 7 : Then, remove them and let them cool.
Step 8 : Subsequently, place a banana leaf and spread part of the dough over it.
Step 9 : In the center, put the chicken stew with vegetables and fold some of the leaf.
Step 10 : Wrap the preparation well in the banana leaf and secure with thread.
Step 11 : Cook the wrapped tamales in boiling water for 25 minutes.
Step 12 : Serve them hot and enjoy.
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