tamale Recipes
6 delicious tamale recipes from around the world
Hallaca
A traditional Venezuelan Christmas tamale, the Hallaca is a labor of love. It features a rich corn dough filled with a savory stew of beef, pork, and chicken, complemented by capers, raisins, and olives, all wrapped in fragrant banana leaves.
Humita en Chala
Humita en Chala are traditional Argentine corn tamales, featuring a sweet, creamy fresh corn purée encased in its own husks. This dish is a quintessential taste of Argentine summer.
Pasteles
Puerto Rican pasteles are a cherished Christmas tradition, resembling tamales. They feature a savory filling of seasoned pork encased in a flavorful dough made from green bananas and yautía, all meticulously wrapped in banana leaves.
Tamal Peruano
A beloved Peruvian Sunday breakfast tradition, these tamales feature a savory corn masa dough filled with seasoned chicken, a hard-boiled egg, and an olive, all wrapped and steamed in fragrant banana leaves. The ají panca paste gives them a characteristic vibrant yellow hue and a mild, fruity spice.
Tamal Verde (Peruvian Green Tamale)
A vibrant and flavorful Peruvian green tamale, featuring a tender corn masa infused with fresh cilantro and a savory chicken filling. The bright green hue comes from the generous use of herbs, making it a visually appealing and delicious dish, often reserved for special occasions.
Tamales Tolimenses
Authentic Tolima-style tamales, featuring a rich corn masa filling with tender pork and chicken, seasoned vegetables, all lovingly wrapped in fragrant plantain leaves.