Mini Nacatamales are a small and delicious version of this typical Central American dish.
Filled with pork, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, they are a delight you can't miss.
Mini Nacatamales
Ingredients
1 Green bell pepper
2 Yellow onions
1 pound of Potatoes
230 grams of Capers
1 Red bell pepper
1 cup of Pineapple juice
1 cup of Parmesan cheese
1 cup of Mozzarella cheese
3 pounds of Corn flour
20 Dried prunes
2 Large carrots
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 teaspoon of Spices
2 pounds of Pork shoulder
1 pound of Pork fat
1 Cilantro bunch
2 pounds of Banana leaves
6 Garlic cloves
Achiote to taste
Preparation
Step 1 : The meat is cut into large chunks.
Step 2 : Then, half of the spices, including green bell pepper and onion, are blended.
Step 3 : Next, the meat is cooked over medium heat, adding pineapple juice, achiote, salt, and spices.
Step 4 : The green and red bell peppers are blended with onion, adding pepper to the mixture.
Step 5 : In a large pot, corn flour is mixed with spices, gradually adding Parmesan cheese and then pork fat until a soft dough is obtained.
Step 6 : Taste is adjusted with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 7 : For assembly, banana leaves are filled with the dough and prepared ingredients, then tied and steamed for about an hour.
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