Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(4 pound) packagemasa harina (such as Maseca®), divided
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1largetomato, chopped
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1largegreen bell pepper, chopped
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1largeonion, chopped
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1cupchopped fresh cilantro
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¼cupground cumin
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2cubes chicken bouillon
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salt to taste
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1(6 ounce) cantomato paste
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3cupsvegetable oil, or to taste
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30banana leaves
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3 ½poundscubed cooked pork
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3largepotatoes, peeled and cubed
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2cupscooked white rice
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1(15 ounce) canpeas, drained
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kitchen twine
Cooking Directions
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Pour about 3/4 of the masa harina into a large pot. Add water in batches, mixing until a moderately thin batter forms.
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Combine tomato, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, cumin, and bouillon in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into the pot with the batter and season with salt. Pour about 5 cups of this combined mixture into a smaller pot; add tomato paste and stir until it is an even red color.
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Pour 2 cups oil into the large pot of batter; pour remaining 1 cup oil into the smaller pot of red batter. Bring both pots to a boil, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Cook until flavors set, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
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Cut banana leaves into 12×15-inch rectangles. Spoon 1 cup regular batter and 1/4 cup red batter into the center of each leaf. Add small amounts of pork, potatoes, rice, and peas. Fold leaf over the filling several times; fold sides in. Wrap twine around tamale to hold in place.
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Place tamales in a large pot; cover halfway with water. Cover and cook over medium heat until filling has thickened, about 1 hour.
Tips
After 1 hour of cooking, remove a tamale, let cool for 5 minutes, and unroll onto a plate to see if it has thickened. If the tamale is still a little runny, return it to the pot and continue cooking the batch for 20 to 30 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe30 | |
Calories552 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 27g |
34% |
Saturated Fat 5g |
23% |
Cholesterol 39mg |
13% |
Sodium 191mg |
8% |
Total Carbohydrate 59g |
21% |
Dietary Fiber 10g |
35% |
Total Sugars 2g |
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Protein 22g |
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Vitamin C 16mg |
78% |
Calcium 109mg |
8% |
Iron 6mg |
34% |
Potassium 690mg |
15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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