Tamales Colombianos

Name: Tamales Colombianos
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Colombia
Ingredients: 1kg masa (corn dough); 500g pork, cubed; 200g rice, cooked; 2 potatoes, chopped; 1 onion, diced; banana leaves for wrapping

Colombia

Tamales are a cherished Colombian weekend tradition, often made in large family batches on Sunday mornings and eaten with hot chocolate.

Colombian tamales made from corn dough filled with meat, rice and vegetables, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed — a beloved weekend and holiday tradition.

Authentic Colombia Tamales Colombianos recipe

Photo: manguzmo

Prep

1 hr

Cook

2 hrs

Difficulty

Hard

Calories

375 kcal

Serves

Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1kgmasa (corn dough)

500gpork, cubed

200grice, cooked

2potatoes, chopped

1onion, diced

banana leavesfor wrapping

Method

Season and lightly cook the pork with onion until browned.

Spread a layer of masa onto a banana leaf, then top with pork, rice and potato.

Fold the leaf tightly around the filling to form a parcel, and tie securely.

Steam the tamales for 1.5-2 hours until the masa is firm and fully cooked.

Chef's Tip

Pack the filling firmly and wrap tightly — a loose parcel can let water in during steaming.

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