World Flavors Cookbook

Tamales Negros (Black Tamales)

Dark, sweet-savory tamales flavored with chocolate, prunes, and raisins.

Cuisine: Guatemala

Ingredients

• corn masa, chicken or pork, prunes, raisins, olives, chocolate, chili, tomato, banana leaves

Instructions

1. Cook spiced meat with fruit/chocolate
2. Mix into masa
3. Wrap in banana leaves
4. Steam until set