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Guatemalan Rice Tamales Recipe

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Description

Guatemalan Rice Tamales are a traditional dish that is usually prepared for special occasions such as Christmas or New Year's Eve. These tamales are made from a combination of rice flour, chicken broth, and seasonings, and are filled with chicken and vegetables. They are then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until they are cooked through.

Prep Time

The prep time for Guatemalan Rice Tamales is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for Guatemalan Rice Tamales is approximately 2 hours.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of rice flour
  • 3 cups of chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds of chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 2 cups of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)
  • 12 banana leaves, cut into 10-inch squares
  • 1 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large pot with a steamer basket
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chicken broth, vegetable oil, salt, baking powder, and minced garlic. Mix well until you have a smooth dough.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the tomato sauce, cumin, and paprika over medium heat. Stir until well combined.
  3. Add the cooked chicken and mixed vegetables to the tomato sauce mixture. Stir well and set aside.
  4. Take a banana leaf square and place a small amount of the rice flour dough in the center. Use your hands to press it out into a thin layer.
  5. Add a spoonful of the chicken and vegetable mixture to the center of the rice flour dough.
  6. Use the banana leaf to carefully wrap the rice flour dough around the chicken and vegetable mixture, forming a rectangular shape.
  7. Place the wrapped tamale in the steamer basket and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  8. Fill the pot with enough water to reach just below the steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and steam the tamales for approximately 2 hours, or until they are cooked through.
  9. Remove the tamales from the steamer basket and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to soak the banana leaves in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using them to wrap the tamales. This will make them more pliable and easier to work with.
  • You can add other vegetables or seasonings to the chicken mixture if desired.
  • Leftover tamales can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1 tamale
  • Calories: 380
  • Total fat: 17g
  • Saturated fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 36g
  • Dietary fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 21g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to use a sharp knife when cutting the banana leaves. This will ensure that you get clean, even cuts.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a colander or a metal strainer instead.
  • If you want to make these tamales vegetarian, you can substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth and omit the chicken.

Enjoy your delicious Guatemalan Rice Tamales!


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