Tamales are a masa dish filled with various fillings such as meats or vegetables, both sweet and savory. The traditional preparation involves wrapping them in banana, corn, or aluminum leaves, then steaming them.
Peruvian tamales are made from corn dough filled with pork or chicken, vegetables, and seasonings.
They are considered more than just a dish; they are a symbol of celebration and family unity. We hope you enjoy them!
Tamales
Ingredients
2 kilograms of Pork meat
2 kilograms of Bone
2 kilograms of Tamal flour
3 tablespoons of Vinegar
Aji panca in blender
Yellow aji in paste
Lard
Fresh yellow aji
Hard-boiled eggs and olives
Peanuts
Garlic
1 pinch of Pepper
Cumin
Salt and oil
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the Peruvian tamal, first marinate the pieces of meat with salt, pepper, cumin, aji panca, and vinegar, then let the mixture rest for one hour.
Step 2 : Next, in a hot pot, sauté chopped onion and garlic; after 5 minutes, add the aji mirasol and a bit more cumin.
Step 3 : Then, add the marinated meats, sauté for 20 minutes, and add 2 cups of water.
Step 4 : Let it cook for 1 hour.
Step 5 : For the dough, clean the tamal leaves with a damp cloth, and prepare the hard-boiled eggs, peanuts, fresh yellow aji, and shredded meat.
Step 6 : In a pot, melt the lard, add the tamal flour, and mix with the meat's juice.
Step 7 : When the dough reaches the right consistency, let it cool, then proceed to assemble the tamales.
Step 8 : This way, the delicious Peruvian tamal will be ready to enjoy.
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