Tamalito Morado Recipe

Inspired by Puerto 511 Cocina Peruana

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Purple corn tamal, ahi tuna, glaze passion fruit with chalaquita (pineapple, red onion and microgreens).

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Ingredients

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Tamalito Morado

2 cups purple corn flour

1 1/2 cups water

1 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

8 oz ahi tuna, diced

1/2 cups passion fruit juice

2 tbs olive oil

Chalaquita

1 cup pineapple, finely diced

1/2 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup microgreens

1 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tbs ReaLime juice

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

Method

Tamalito Morado

Prepare the Tamalito Mixture

In a mixing bowl, combine purple corn flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water while stirring until a smooth batter forms.

Steam the Tamalitos

Pour the tamalito mixture into small tamale wrappers or banana leaves, folding them securely. Steam for about 30-40 minutes or until firm.

Prepare the Ahi Tuna

In a separate bowl, combine diced ahi tuna with olive oil and passion fruit juice. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

Chalaquita

Mix the Chalaquita Ingredients

In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, microgreens, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Plating the Dish

Assemble the Dish

On a plate, place a tamalito morado. Top it with marinated ahi tuna and a generous spoonful of chalaquita. Serve immediately.