A very nutritious type of tamal with a rich flavor. The combination of chipilín with mozzarella cheese in the tamales creates an excellent dish. Delicious and comforting!
Chipilín Tamales are a delicious culinary tradition in El Salvador, with roots dating back to pre-Columbian times. The use of chipilín, a nutrient-rich aromatic herb, along with mozzarella cheese, brings a unique and exquisite taste to these tamales.
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Chipilin Tamales
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Corn masa
250 grams of Cream cheese
250 grams of Mozzarella cheese, in small pieces
2 Garlic cloves
250 grams of Melted lard
450 grams of Bunch of chipilín
Huerta leaves
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare these chipilín tamales, start by blending the 450 grams of chipilín and the 2 garlic cloves with a little water.
Step 2 : Then prepare the masa by mixing the blended chipilín with the cream cheese and melted lard, and knead very well.
Step 3 : Add salt to taste and let the masa rest.
Step 4 : To soften the huerta leaves, place them in a pot with water over low heat for 5 minutes.
Step 5 : Then cut the leaves into squares and add a large tablespoon of the chipilín masa mixture to each leaf.
Step 6 : Add two pieces of mozzarella cheese and wrap with the same huerta leaf to form the tamales.
Step 7 : In a pot, place huerta leaves at the bottom and place the tamales on top, adding enough water.
Step 8 : Add another layer of huerta leaves on top and cover the pot.
Step 9 : Cook the tamales for approximately one hour until cooked, then serve hot.
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