World Flavors Cookbook

Tamal de Olla

Panamanian pot tamale — a massive corn masa and chicken preparation cooked in a single pot rather than individually wrapped.

Cuisine: Panama

Ingredients

• 1kg masa harina
• 500ml chicken broth
• 100ml oil
• For filling: 500g chicken, cooked and shredded, in tomato-onion sauce with olives and capers
• 1 tsp achiote
• Salt

Instructions

1. Mix masa with broth, oil, achiote, and salt to a thick, pourable batter.
2. Line a large pot with banana leaves.
3. Pour half the masa batter.
4. Add chicken filling evenly.
5. Cover with remaining masa.
6. Cover pot. Cook on low heat 45-60 minutes until masa is set.