Recipe of Colombian Tamales
Today I will show you how to make Colombian Tamales, a recipe very similar to the Venezuelan Hallaca but with what is typical of Colombia.
Delicious in flavors, textures and with the meats of your choice.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
1 min
Cooking
3 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Breads and pastries
Ingredients
- Ajo
- Long onion
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Pork meat
- Beef
- Pollo
- Pope
- carrot
- Arverja
- Banana leaves
- Dough for tamale
- A little Flour Bread
Join me and let's see how to make Colombian Tamales
Instructions:
- Marinate the meat with garlic, thyme, onion, and paprika.
- The potato, the carrot are cut into slices
- Make a stew of onion, paprika, garlic. Everything is fried
- When everything is ready, the leaves are arranged, stew is added with a spoonful of ready dough and the meats.
- Then the carrot, the peas, the potato and another little bit of dough and stew are placed
- It is already wrapped in the leaf and tied
- When it's hot, put the tamales to cook for 2-3 hours, and that's it
- Water is brought to a boil
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Colombian Tamales and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Colombian Tamales to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 1 minutes and the cooking time is 3 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 5 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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