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Ingredients
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1 (4 pound) package masa harina (such as Maseca®), divided
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1 large tomato, chopped
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1 large green bell pepper, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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¼ cup ground cumin
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2 cubes chicken bouillon
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salt to taste
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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3 cups vegetable oil, or to taste
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30 banana leaves
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3 ½ pounds cubed cooked pork
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3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
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2 cups cooked white rice
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1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
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kitchen twine
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 12x15-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.
Recipe Tip
After 1 hour of cooking, remove a tamale, let it cool for 5 minutes, and unroll it 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 (per serving)
552 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
59g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
Calories 552 | |
% 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 | |
Protein 22g | 43% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
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.