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Tamal de Frijol

Bean tamal.

Prep15 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 15 min
Serves16
DifficultyEasy
Per serving401 kcal
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El SalvadorMain courseDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 16 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Masa (nixtamal corn)1 kg
  • Lard or oil150 g
  • Stock500 ml
  • Banana leaves16
  • Refried red beans400 g
  • Corn husks16

Method

  1. MasaPrepare masa.
  2. FillFill with beans.
  3. SteamSteam 1 hour.

Nutrition per serving

Calories401 kcal
Protein10.1 g
Carbohydrates64.5 g
Fat10.9 g
Fibre8.1 g
Sugar1.2 g
Sodium102 mg
Saturated fat1.6 g
Serving sizeabout 130 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Tamal de Frijol take to make?

About 1 h 15 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Tamal de Frijol?

About 401 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein. The recipe makes 16 servings of about 130 g each.

Which allergens does Tamal de Frijol contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Tamal de Frijol from?

Tamal de Frijol is a main course from El Salvador. Bean tamal.

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