Chicken nacatamales are considered one of the most exquisite traditional foods in Honduras. Encourage yourself to prepare them and enjoy their unique flavor.
Chicken nacatamales are considered one of the most exquisite traditional foods in Honduras, their preparation is very common throughout the year, especially in December.
Next, we present a simple way to prepare delicious chicken nacatamales.
Chicken Nacatamales
Ingredients
2 ½ pounds of Maseca corn flour
1 ½ cup of Lard
1 Large onion
1 Large green chili pepper
½ Cilantro bunch
3 Garlic cloves or to taste
Water
2 pounds of Chicken meat
½ pound of Prepared dough
1 Large tomato
1 Large onion
1 Cilantro bunch
5 Garlic cloves
2 Large sweet green chilis
2 teaspoons teaspoons of Achiote for coloring
2 cups of Cooked rice
2 cups of Stuffed olives
3 Large potatoes, diced
1 can of Peas
½ cup of Chickpeas
1 cup of Optional raisins
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : Start by blending the garlic, onion, sweet chili, and cilantro with a little water.
Step 2 : Then, dissolve the lard in a pan and remove from heat.
Step 3 : In a large pot, dissolve the corn flour with water, salt, pepper, and the blended mixture prepared earlier.
Step 4 : Cook, adding the melted lard until a smooth dough forms.
Step 5 : Next, prepare the chicken by seasoning and cooking it with the spices.
Step 6 : Make the Recado with white dough, achiote, and meat juice.
Step 7 : Prepare the ingredients to fill the nacatamales and wrap them in banana leaves, tying them.
Step 8 : Steam the nacatamales for 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 9 : Finally, serve and enjoy with family.
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