Dominican Tamales Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

Dominican Tamales Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

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Pasteles en hoja, also known as Dominican tamales, are the quintessential holiday dish served in countries like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. A filled masa wrapped in

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Ingredients

  • 2 large green plantains
  • 1 lb yautia (malanga)
  • 1 lb kabocha squash
  • 1 medium potato
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 8 tablespoons milk
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons achiote powder
  • Plantain leaves (sold frozen in the grocery store or Latin market) or parchment paper
  • Cooking string
  • Olive oil for rubbing banana leaves
  • Meat filling of your choice (cooked spiced ground beef or picadillo)

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