El Salvadoran Tamalitos de Elote are a traditional Salvadoran dish that is made with fresh corn and cooked in banana leaves. They are usually served with a side of cream or cheese and are a great snack for any occasion. This recipe will show you how to make these delicious little tamales from start to finish.
Ingredients
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2 cups corn flour
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons baking powder
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 cup lard
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1 cup milk
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2 cups fresh corn
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2 cups water
Corn
El Salvador
Tamale
banana leaf
snack
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Mix the corn flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Melt the lard in a saucepan and add the milk.
Add the corn flour mixture to the saucepan and stir until it forms a dough.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape into small balls.
Wrap each ball in a banana leaf and secure with kitchen twine.
Place the tamales in a large pot and add 2 cups of water.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
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Mix the corn flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
Melt the lard in a saucepan over medium heat and add the milk. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
Add the corn flour mixture to the saucepan and stir until it forms a dough. Add more milk if needed.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape into small balls. Place each ball in a banana leaf and secure with kitchen twine.
Place the tamales in a large pot and add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour.
Remove the tamales from the pot and let cool before serving.
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