Chicken nacatamales are considered one of the most exquisite traditional dishes in Honduras. Encourage yourself to prepare them and enjoy their unique flavor.
Chicken nacatamales are considered one of the most exquisite traditional dishes in Honduras, their preparation is very common throughout the year, especially in December.
Here is 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
½ Culantro 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 Culantro bunch
5 Garlic cloves
2 Large sweet green chiles
2 teaspoons of Achiote for coloring
2 cups of Partially cooked rice
2 cups of Stuffed olives
3 Large potatoes cut into cubes
1 can of Green peas
½ cup of Chickpeas
1 cup of Optional raisins
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : Begin by blending the garlic, onion, sweet chili, and culantro with a little water.
Step 2 : Next, dissolve the lard in a skillet and remove from heat.
Step 3 : In a large pot, dissolve the corn flour with water, salt, pepper, and the previous blend.
Step 4 : Cook by adding the melted lard until a soft dough is obtained.
Step 5 : Then, prepare the chicken by seasoning and cooking it with the spices.
Step 6 : Make the Filling with the white dough, achiote, and meat juice.
Step 7 : Prepare the ingredients for stuffing the nacatamales and wrap them in banana leaves, tying them.
Step 8 : Cook the nacatamales steamed for 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 9 : Finally, serve and enjoy with your family.
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