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COLOMBIAN TAMALES

DOES ANYONE HAVE A RECIPE FOR COLOMBIAN TAMALES? MY HUSBAND IS COLOMBIAN AND I AM PUERTO RICAN, I HAVE LEARNED MANY OF THE DISHES FROM HIS COUNTRY AND I WOULD LOVE TO SURPRISE HIM AND HIS FAMILY. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.

By latinmargarita on Jun 26, 2005, 21:24 in Friendly Talkzone. AddThis Social Bookmark Button


adrimm says on Jun 26, 2005, 21:47:

What part of Colombia? I think that the recipe can vary from area to area.

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Dan says on Jun 27, 2005, 01:18:

There are different ones. I bought a cookbook last time in Colombia and there are a few kinds. ONe thing though, they ask for Banana leaves and the local stores sell corn husks. If you want, I can try scanning the pages from the book and send them to you. It won't be right away. It's 420am and I just got off of work, so I gotta get some sleep first.

Let me know
Dan

God Bless America!

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Elbigie says on Jun 27, 2005, 04:03:

Tamales tolimenses Hola LatinM;

La receta de los que indiscutiblemente son los mejores tamales Colombianos:


Ingredientes:
- 400gr de arvejas secas, remojadas y cocidas
- ½ libra de arroz cocido
- 400gr de maíz blanco trillado (peto), este se deja en agua 3 días se bota el agua y se muele
-1 gallina picada en trozos
- 1 libra de tocino (sin el gordo), solo el cuero picado en trozos
- 2 libras de costilla de cerdo picada
- ½ libra de zanahorias cortadas en rodajas
- 2 libras de papas crudas peladas y picadas
- 4 huevos cocinados cortados en rodajas
- 1 libra de cebolla larga picada
- 3 dientes de ajo picados
- 2 ½ litros de caldo donde se han cocinado las carnes
- Sal, cominos, pimienta y color al gusto
- Hojas de plátano soasadas
- Cabuya para amarrarlos


Preparación:
Se adoba la gallina con sal, pimienta y comino. El cuero del tocino y la costilla de cerdo se sancochan en 2 ½ de agua por 20 minutos y se guarda el caldo. Se prepara un guiso con la cebolla, ajos y color, fritándolos con los gordos del tocino. Este guiso se revuelve con el arroz, la arveja y la masa de maíz. Se revuelve muy bien y se deja reposar. Se preparan las hojas soasadas y engrasadas y se van poniendo los ingredientes en una cama de la masa; las carnes, las papas y los huevos, asegurándose que todo quede repartido. Se le pone más masa encima, se forma el tamal recogiendo las puntas y bordes de las hojas, amarrándolas arriba fuertemente. Es muy importante amarrar bien el tamal para evitar que le entre agua. Se ponen a cocinar por 3 o 4 horas en el caldo reservado, que los cubra, bien tapada la olla y a fuego bajo. Si es necesario se les agrega agua caliente

Si puede cocinelos con le~a. Buen provecho!!

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dwmte says on Jun 27, 2005, 13:44:

damn.... there's some absolutely wonderful, helpful folks on this site. you never cease to amaze me.

dw

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latinmargarita says on Oct 10, 2005, 16:21:

Tamales My husband has family in Cali and Baranquilla, Thanks for responding!!!

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latinmargarita says on Oct 10, 2005, 16:22:

Tamales my husband has family in Cali and Baranquilla, thanks for replying, my email is: latinmargarita at yahoo.com. God bLess

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latinmargarita says on Oct 10, 2005, 16:25:

Tamales Hi, dan. Thanks for the reply, I would love for you to send me those!!! My email is: latinmargarita at yahoo.com.

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latinmargarita says on Oct 10, 2005, 16:27:

Tamales Muchas Gracias!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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