Tamales Wrapped in Banana Leaves Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb lean pork
3 garlic cloves
1/2 onion, cut in half
1 tsp salt
6 dried ancho chiles , seeds and membranes removed
8 dried guajillo chilies , seeds and membranes removed
2 tomatoes
1 tsp dried marjoram
4 black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1 lb masa dough
5 tbsp lard
banana leaf, 1 large (plus more leaves to line steamer)

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cover pork with water and add 1 garlic clove, 1 onion quarter and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the pork is tender, 45-60 minutes. Shred the meat, reserving the stock.
Heat a comal or iron skillet over medium heat. Place the chiles in the hot skillet, using a spatula to press them against it slightly. Turn them so that both sides begin to change color. This will take 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Place the chiles in a bowl, cover with warm water and soak for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the tomatoes on a comal or griddle and grill until the skin is charred. Alternatively, put the tomatoes in a baking pan lined with foil and broil until skin is blackened, turning once. Peel and purée in a blender.
Roast the other onion quarter, 2 cloves garlic, marjoram, peppercorns and cloves. Drain the chiles and transfer to a blender. Add the roasted onion, garlic, marjoram, peppercorns, cloves and 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) of reserved stock, then purée until smooth.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the lard in a skillet and sauté the chile purée in it for 5 minutes. Add the puréed tomatoes and sauté for another 5 minutes; add the pork, stir and cover. Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
Hold the banana leaf directly over the heat for 5 seconds. Cut into 5-in (13 cm) squares.
Knead the masa with 2 tablespoons (1 oz/30 g) of the lard for 5 minutes.
Use the remaining lard to grease one side of the banana leaf. Place 3-in (7.5-cm) square of masa on the lard and top with 1 1/2 tablespoons of pork mixture.
Fold the opposite edges of the leaf toward the center, then do the same with the same outer edges to form a closed rectangle. To secure tie the tamales with narrow strips of leaf.
Place 2 cups (16 oz fl oz/500 ml) water in a pressure cooker, then cover the steamer basket with a layer of flattened banana leaves. Add the tamales to the steamer basket and cover with another layer of leaves. Place the lid on the pan and cook 20 minutes. If you use an ordinary steamer, follow the same procedure but use 4 cups (32 fl oz/1 L) water and cook for 1 hour.
Serve warm, with frijoles refritos (refried beans).

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	732.11 Kcal (3065 kJ)
Calories from fat	333.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.01g	57%
Cholesterol	61.36mg	20%
Sodium	330.13mg	14%
Potassium	289.31mg	6%
Total Carbs	63.38g	21%
Sugars	44.34g	177%
Dietary Fiber	9.22g	37%
Protein	26.17g	52%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	61.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	447.22 Kcal (1872 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.61g	57%
Cholesterol	37.48mg	20%
Sodium	201.67mg	14%
Potassium	176.73mg	6%
Total Carbs	38.71g	21%
Sugars	27.08g	177%
Dietary Fiber	5.63g	37%
Protein	15.99g	52%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	2.5mg	23%
Calcium	37.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Mauritian Prawn Curry

Turmeric, Ground coriander, Ground cumin, Chili powder and 15 more..
Pasteles

Lard or 1/2 cup vegetable oil, Annatto seeds and 21 more..
Basic Adobo Recipe

Dried ancho chiles , roasted, then, soaked in hot water and 9 more..
Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce

Tomatoes , pieces, Garlic cloves, minced and 14 more..
Crown Roast of Pork with Onion and Bread-Crumb Stuffing

Onions, finely chopped (6 cups), Salt, Unsalted butter and 18 more..
Thai Style Pork in Black Pepper [moo Pat Prik Thai Dam]

Lean pork, Garlic cloves, Onion (cut into large piece) and 10 more..
Tourtiers (French Pork Pie)

Lean ground pork, Ground cinnamon, Onion, chopped, Salt and 5 more..
Burmese Curry and Rice

Onions, diced coarsely, Butter, Curry powder, Hamburger and 11 more..
Spaghetti and Meatballs

Garlic clove, chopped, Onion, chopped, Olive oil and 18 more..
Easy Gazpacho

Italian tomatoes, drained, Dry breadcrumbs, Olive oil and 9 more..
25 Garlic Soup

Garlic cloves, Onions, sliced, Olive oil, Water and 5 more..