In the rich Honduran cuisine, dishes made with corn or maize are true delights. One of the undisputed favorites is tamales, treasured as a culinary gem by its people.
This recipe, with a long history in the region, combines the sweet flavor of corn with local ingredients to create a unique dish.
We invite you to prepare this exquisite recipe together, and we hope you enjoy every bite!
Sweet Corn Tamales
Ingredients
10 Corn
½ pound of Butter
1 teaspoon of Sugar
¼ cup of Sugar
2 cups of Milk
12 Corn leaves
Preparation (simple version)
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the tamales, start by cutting the corn from the cob with a knife.
Step 2 : Then, add the corn to the blender along with 1 cup of milk and blend until you get a smooth, creamy dough.
Step 3 : In a pot, melt the butter and add it to the dough.
Step 4 : Next, incorporate the sugar and salt, mixing gently.
Step 5 : Gradually, add the other cup of milk, making sure all ingredients are well combined.
Step 6 : In a separate pot, place water and the corn leaves, boiling them until they soften.
Step 7 : Then, place a portion of the dough in the center of each leaf, wrap it completely, and fold the ends.
Step 8 : In a large pot, place some leaves at the bottom, then the tamales vertically.
Step 9 : Cover them with hot water, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for about 2 hours, or until the tamales are firm and easily detach from the leaf.
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