Tamale is meat cooked in a corn flour dough, flavored with relajo spices, and steamed in banana leaves. Tamales have various recipes and can be cooked in banana leaves or corn husks, depending on the country in Central and South America. The Salvadorian version that we are serving is made with chicken seasoned with Relajo spices and steamed in banana leaves with green beans, chickpeas, and potatoes. Phew! You will get This flavor explosion when you bite into a Tamale. This dish will come with a side of Cabbage salad.
Tamales are gluten and dairy-free.
Ingredients: Chicken, Masa, onion, tomato, garlic, green beans, chickpea, pumpkin seeds, banana leaves, pasilla chilies, star anise, achiote paste, peanuts, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, sesame seeds, canola oil, salt pepper I Cabbage Salad: Cabbage, cucumber, carrots, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, salt.