World Flavors Cookbook

Tamales Pisques

Salvadoran bean tamales — corn masa mixed with refried beans and wrapped in corn husks. The humble everyday tamal.

Cuisine: El Salvador

Ingredients

• 1kg masa harina
• 500ml bean broth (from cooking beans)
• 100ml vegetable oil
• 200g refried red beans
• Salt
• Corn husks, soaked

Instructions

1. Beat oil with a little water. Mix into masa harina with bean broth.
2. The masa should taste of beans and be spreadable.
3. Soak corn husks until pliable.
4. Spread masa on husk. Place a spoonful of refried beans in center.
5. Fold husk to enclose. Tie.
6. Steam 50-60 minutes.