Panamanian

Tamales de Maíz con Queso

Name: Tamales de Maíz con Queso
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Panamanian
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina; 1 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1 cup water; 1 cup grated cheese; 1 tsp salt; Corn husks, soaked; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Traditional Panamanian corn tamales filled with cheese.

70 minutes6 servings

Method

Mix masa harina, lard, water, and salt into a smooth dough.
Spread dough on soaked corn husks, add cheese, and fold.
Steam tamales for 1 hour until dough is firm.
Serve warm with your favorite sauce.

Sides Snacks Vegetarian

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