Little Corn Tamale

At any time of day and with the side dish of your choice, a little corn tamale is always the best option to serve as an appetizer.

This delight, with its smooth texture and sweet flavor, has endured over the years as an important part of Honduran cuisine.

Little Corn Tamale

Appetizers
1 hour
Steamed
4 Servings

Ingredients

10 Whole or shelled corn

1 liter of Milk

½ Butter

Oil for frying

1 pinch of Salt

Sugar

Preparation

Step 1 : Preparation begins by shelling the corn into a large bowl and then taking it to the mill to obtain a mashed consistency.

Step 2 : Add salt, sugar, and margarine to the mixture, and start gradually adding milk until reaching a semi-liquid consistency.

Step 3 : Then, fill the tamale molds with the mixture, ensuring they do not overflow.

Step 4 : Place the tamales in a pot, making sure they stay upright.

Step 5 : Cover the remaining space with the molds, add water, cover, and let cook for 30 minutes.

Step 6 : Finally, they can be served with butter or cheese.

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