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Salvadoran

Chapultecas de El Salvador

Pork or chicken wrapped in corn dough and cooked in banana leaves.

60 minutes4 servings
Chapultecas de El Salvador
Photo: USDAgov · Public domain

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix masa harina, lard, broth, and salt into a smooth dough.
  2. In a bowl, combine pork, onion, chili, and tomato.
  3. Form dough into 6-inch rounds, add filling, wrap, and tie with banana leaves.
  4. Steam for 1 hour until dough is firm and leaves are tender.
  5. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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