Tamales are found in throughout Latin America. Nacatamales are found in Nicaragua, and El Salvador combines an interesting variety of ingredients including, raisins, capers, and green olives. The meat used in the recipe may be pork or chicken and sometimes a combination of both. In Venezuela they are called Hallacas which re...
A sweet tamale filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins and pecans.
From Vegetarian Gourmet 1993, Don Matesz. This a vegetarian tamale made with tofu, onion, bell pepper, soy sauce and mustard.
Recipe for 60 Minute Chicken Tamales by Jesus Bojorquez, Maseca Recipe collection. Reprinted with permission. These tamales use instant masa flour, prepared salsa and a purchased rotisserie chicken. They are super-fast to make compared to many recipes but still maintain that fresh, homemade tamale flavor.