Peruvian Tamales are a traditional dish from criolla cuisine, made with seasoned corn dough filled with chicken or pork. They are considered a festive breakfast, very popular in Lima and throughout Peru. At our catering service, Peruvian tamales become 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 corn flour
- 1 cup chicken or pork broth
- ½ cup lard or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons yellow chili paste
- 1 large white onion (chopped and sautéed)
- 500 g chicken or pork (cut into pieces)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- 6 black olives
- Clean banana leaves (for wrapping)
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the dough
- Mix corn flour with broth, lard, and yellow chili paste.
- Add sautéed onion and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Knead until smooth.
- Shape the tamales
- Place a portion of dough on a banana leaf.
- Add a piece of meat, a slice of egg, and an olive.
- Cover with more dough and wrap tightly.
- Cook the tamales
- Place tamales in a pot with water and steam for 1 hour.
- Ensure dough is firm.
- Serve
- Serve tamales hot.
- Pair with criolla sauce or homemade chili.
Peruvian Tamales are more than just breakfast—they’re tradition, freshness, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare them 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 Peruvian tamales win you over and taste the true flavor of criolla cuisine.
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