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Tamales

Cuban tamales are a traditional dish made from corn dough stuffed with seasoned pork, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. They hold cultural significance as a festive food often prepared during holidays and family gatherings, reflecting Cuban culinary heritage and indigenous influences.

10 ingredients
savoryspicedumamihearty
Indigenous70%
Spanish20%
African10%

Ingredients

  • cornmeal
    2 cups
  • pork shoulder
    1 lb
  • onion
    1 medium
  • garlic
    3 cloves
  • green bell pepper
    1 small
  • tomato sauce
    1/2 cup
  • cumin
    1 tsp
  • salt
    to taste
  • black pepper
    to taste
  • corn husks
    12-15 pieces

Method

Steps not available

Tamales originate from indigenous Mesoamerican cultures and were adapted in Cuba with local ingredients and Spanish influences, becoming a beloved part of Cuban cuisine.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indigenous70%
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African10%
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