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Tamal de Elote

Sweet-savory fresh-corn tamal.

Prep14 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 14 min
Serves12
DifficultyEasy
Per serving138 kcal
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HondurasMain courseVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Fresh sweetcorn kernels1 kg
  • Butter80 g
  • Sugar2 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Corn husks20
  • Milk200 ml

Method

  1. GrindGrind corn with milk, butter, sugar and salt.
  2. WrapWrap in husks.
  3. SteamSteam 1 hour.

Nutrition per serving

Calories138 kcal
Protein3.4 g
Carbohydrates18.7 g
Fat7.1 g
Fibre1.7 g
Sugar8.2 g
Sodium250 mg
Saturated fat3.9 g
Serving sizeabout 110 g

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

Allergens

Contains Milk.

Quick answers

How long does Tamal de Elote take to make?

About 1 h 14 min in total: 14 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Tamal de Elote?

About 138 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 110 g each.

Which allergens does Tamal de Elote contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Tamal de Elote from?

Tamal de Elote is a main course from Honduras. Sweet-savory fresh-corn tamal.

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