Preparing tamales during December festivities is almost a sacred tradition. Sitting down at the table and enjoying this delicious typical recipe is to feel the true essence of the festive season.
Panamanian tamales originate from the fusion of indigenous and Spanish culinary traditions. This ancestral delight has been passed down from generation to generation, establishing itself as a traditional dish in Panamanian festivities.
Get ready to delight your palate with this exquisite recipe!
Tamales
Ingredients
3 Pieces of chicken thigh
2 pounds of Dried corn
2 Tomatoes
2 Onions
3 Large chili peppers
1 can of Tomato paste
Raisins and olives
Plantain leaves
Oil
1 pinch of Salt
String
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : For the tamale dough, boil the dried corn in a pot until softened.
Step 2 : Then, grind it and add salt to taste, kneading until a smooth dough is obtained.
Step 3 : In a skillet with hot oil, sauté the chopped tomato, chili peppers, and onion.
Step 4 : Add the chicken pieces, pepper, salt to taste, tomato paste, and one cup of water.
Step 5 : Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked, shredding it and returning it to the sauce.
Step 6 : In another pot with boiling water, cook the washed plantain leaves for about 3 minutes.
Step 7 : On a flat surface, place a cooked plantain leaf and spread a portion of dough.
Step 8 : In the center of the spread dough, place the sauce with shredded chicken, raisins, and olives.
Step 9 : Cover with another portion of dough, wrap with the plantain leaf, and tie with string.
Step 10 : Bring enough water to a boil in a pot and place the tamales, cooking them for about 20 minutes.
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