Chipilín Delights: Unwrap the Flavor of Tamalitos

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• Banana leaves, cut into 8inch squares (for wrappin
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups masa harina (cornmeal flour)
• Kitchen twine or toothpicks (for securing the bana
• 1/2 cup melted lard or vegetable shortening
• 1 cup chipilín leaves, stems removed and finely ch