Wrapped Delights: Chuchitos, the Guatemalan Corn Pockets

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
• 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken (or any other de
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
• Banana leaves (or parchment paper) for wrapping
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing the chuch