Guaimes are a traditional Latin American dish, made from corn dough and wrapped in banana leaves. Their preparation, which includes coconut milk, chicken broth, sugar, and salt, results in a delicious bite, perfect to enjoy alone or accompanied by codfish.
In the kitchen, corn is mixed with other ingredients to make Guaimes, a delightful culinary tradition.
The preparation is simple and requires patience, but the result is worth it.
When tasting these Guaimes, you feel the warmth and flavor of good homemade food.
Corn Guaimes
Ingredients
2 cups of Corn flour
1 cup of Chicken broth or water
2 cups of Coconut milk
¾ cup of Sugar
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation (simple version)
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large pot, pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, sugar, and salt, then bring to a boil.
Step 2 : Once the milk is boiling, add the corn flour and stir until a firm dough forms.
Step 3 : Carefully, wrap the dough in banana leaves or kitchen paper if the banana leaves are not in good condition.
Step 4 : The tamales are cooked in a pot with water and a bit of salt, until they are ready to enjoy.
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