World Flavors Cookbook

Tamales de Pollo

Name: Tamales de Pollo
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 1kg masa harina prepared with chicken broth and lard 2 cups chicken stew meat 1/2 cup chickpeas 1/2 cup olives Sliced potatoes and green beans Banana leaves for wrapping

Savory corn tamales filled with chicken, olives, and chickpeas, wrapped in banana leaves.

Cuisine: El Salvador

Ingredients

1kg masa harina prepared with chicken broth and lard 2 cups chicken stew meat 1/2 cup chickpeas 1/2 cup olives Sliced potatoes and green beans Banana leaves for wrapping

Instructions

Prepare a flavorful masa by cooking it with broth and lard until thick. Place a portion of masa on a banana leaf. Add a piece of chicken, some chickpeas, an olive, and vegetable slices. Wrap tightly and tie with string. Steam for 2 hours. The banana leaf imparts a distinct aroma and flavor.