Cornstarch Tamal

The cornstarch tamal is a delicious variation of Costa Rican cuisine, with its sweet flavor and delicate texture. The mixture of milks, cornstarch, cheese, butter, and sugar is cooked slowly, baked, and cut into small squares to enjoy at any time. A unique and tasty recipe.

To prepare a delicious cornstarch tamal, mix the milks and water in a pot.

Next, add the sugar, cornstarch, grated cheese, butter, and salt.

The mixture is cooked over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.

Once it boils well, pour it into an oiled casserole or mold and bake at 250 °C until it develops a golden crust, but not completely golden.

As it cools, the tamal hardens and can be cut into small squares for family enjoyment.

Cornstarch Tamal

Entradas
1 hour
8 Servings

Ingredients

Cornstarch Tamal

500 grams of Cornstarch

500 grams of Sugar

3 cups of Fresh milk

3 cups of Sour milk

250 grams of Grated cheese

250 grams of Butter

3 cups of Water

1 tablespoon of Salt

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Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Mix the milks and water in a pot, then add the sugar, cornstarch, grated cheese, butter, and salt. Cornstarch Tamal - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture boils. Cornstarch Tamal - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Pour the mixture into an oiled mold and bake at 250 °C for 20 minutes, until lightly golden. Cornstarch Tamal - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Allow to cool, cut into squares, and enjoy this delicious cornstarch tamal. Cornstarch Tamal - Preparation - Step 4

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