Puerto Rican Tamales

Name: Puerto Rican Tamales
Prep time: 45 s
Cook time: 110 s
Total time: 275 s
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/4 cup achiote paste; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound boneless pork shoulderchopped into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup orange juice; 4 cloves garlicfinely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper; 5 ajiesseeded and chopped or 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3/4 cup canned garbanzo beansrinsed and drained; 1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimiento; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 pound yautia (or yucca or taro root)peeled and cut; 1 pound unripe green bananaspeeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 unripe green plantainpeeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk; 12 plantain leavescut into 12 x 10-inch rectangles

Level

Challenging

Prep

45 min

Cook

1 hr 50 min

Servings

12 tamales

These Puerto Rican Tamales take a little time but are well worth the effort. The filling is a delicious combination of pork, chiles, garbanzo beans, olives and raisins. Instead of masa made out of corn flour, this version uses a mixture of yautia, green bananas and plantain. Yautia, also called malanga, is in the same family as taro root and can be found in Latin American markets.

Experience the delightful flavors of Puerto Rican Tamales, a cherished culinary treat from Official MAGGI®. This special version of the traditional tamales puertorriqueños features a unique masa made with yautia, green bananas, and plantain, diverging from the usual corn flour.

The hearty filling is a rich blend of savory pork, vibrant chiles, creamy garbanzo beans, tangy olives, and sweet raisins, making each bite a burst of flavors. The tamales with plantain leaves add another layer of aromatic essence, wrapping the filling snugly in nature's own packaging.

Crafted for those who appreciate a challenge in their cooking endeavors, these puerto rico tamales are perfect for special occasions such as Christmas or 3 Kings Day. The recipe incorporates MAGGI® Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon and NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, elevating the tamales into a centerpiece dish suitable for festive celebrations and family gatherings alike.

Celebrate the rich culinary tradition of Puerto Rico with this remarkable dish—the ultimate tamale that promises a memorable meal for any occasion.

Puerto Rican Tamales

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