Ticucos are, without a doubt, the flag dish of Honduran typical foods. Especially on special days, when they are prepared more frequently. Today, we bring you this wonderful recipe so you can make these delicious ticucos in the best Honduran style.
They are a traditional dish with deep historical and cultural ties in Honduran cuisine.
Originating from the pre-Columbian era, these dough buns filled with meat, vegetables, and aromatic herbs have endured over the years as an essential part of the country’s culinary identity.
Ticucos
Ingredients
1 ½ cup of Washed and chopped lorocos
1 Medium onion
1 Garlic clove
2 Chicken broth cubes
1 ½ kilogram of Pre-cooked corn dough
500 grams of Melted margarine
½ cup of Vegetable oil or melted lard
2 Finely chopped sweet peppers
1 cup of Cooked beans without broth
¼ cup of Finely chopped cilantro
1 pinch of Salt
Corn husks for wrapping
Preparation
Step 1 : First, soak the corn husks in a pot with enough water.
Step 2 : Meanwhile, chop the onion and garlic, then blend them together with the chicken broth cubes, a pinch of salt, and half a glass of water.
Step 3 : Process this mixture until smooth and set aside.
Step 4 : Next, place the dough on a work surface and make a hollow in the center.
Step 5 : Add half of the previous mixture, margarine, cilantro, and knead until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 6 : Gradually incorporate the remaining liquid mixture and oil, kneading until reaching the desired consistency.
Step 7 : Once the dough is ready, stretch it out and add the chilies, lorocos, and beans.
Step 8 : Knead gently so that the beans are incorporated without breaking them.
Step 9 : Remove the corn husks from the water, drain, and select the ones in the best condition.
Step 10 : For assembly, take a small piece of dough, form a ball of the desired size, and place it on top of a corn husk.
Step 11 : First, fold the sides towards the center, then from the bottom up.
Step 12 : Squeeze the top of the ticuco, slightly fold the tip, and tie with a strip of the same husk or string.
Step 13 : Repeat this process until all the dough is used.
Step 14 : Once all the ticucos are tied, place them one by one in a large pot until it’s full.
Step 15 : Add hot water to cover the first layer of ticucos.
Step 16 : Cover the pot with a lid and cook for an hour and a half.
Step 17 : Afterward, remove the ticucos from the pot, let them drain, remove the husks, chop if desired, and serve according to individual taste.
Preparation (simple version)
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