Tamal Peruano Recipe
Peruvian tamal stuffed with chicken or pork, served with salsa criolla.
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Ingredients
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Tamal Dough
Filling
Salsa Criolla
Method
Tamal Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cumin.
- 2
Mix in Broth and Oil
Gradually add the chicken or pork broth and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, mixing well until a smooth dough forms.
- 3
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 20-30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Garlic and Spices
Stir in the minced garlic, shredded chicken or pork, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
Assembly and Cooking
- 6
Prepare the Tamal
Take a portion of the dough (about 1/4 cup) and flatten it on a corn husk or parchment paper. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
- 7
Fold and Wrap
Fold the sides of the husk over the filling and then fold the bottom up to secure the tamal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- 8
Steam the Tamales
Place the tamales upright in a steamer basket and steam for about 1 hour, or until the dough is firm and cooked through.
