Tamal Valluno is a traditional Colombian dish from Valle del Cauca, made with corn dough filled with meats and vegetables, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed. It is considered a festive breakfast, very popular in Cali and the coffee region. At our catering service, tamal valluno becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 2 cups precooked corn flour
- 1 cup chicken or pork broth
- ½ cup lard or vegetable oil
- 1 large white onion (chopped and sautéed)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 500 g pork (cut into chunks)
- 500 g chicken (cut into pieces)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 1 potato (sliced)
- 6 green olives
- Clean banana leaves (for wrapping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the dough
- Mix corn flour with broth, lard, sautéed onion, garlic, and cumin.
- Knead until smooth.
- Shape the tamales
- Place a portion of dough on a banana leaf.
- Add pork, chicken, slices of egg, potato, carrot, and olive.
- Cover with more dough and wrap tightly.
- Cook the tamales
- Place tamales in a large pot with water and steam for 2 hours.
- Ensure dough is firm.
- Serve
- Serve tamales hot.
- Pair with Colombian hot chocolate or coffee.
Tamal Valluno is more than just breakfast—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let tamal valluno win you over and taste the true flavor of Valle del Cauca cuisine.
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