| Tamales Giso ~ Made with achote water, a very different tamale than that known from Mexico. Achote is annato seeds. Group 1: 1/4 cup chopped bacon 1/4 cup chopped garlic 1 cup oil Sauté group 1 and set aside. Group 2: Red Portion 2 cups achote water 2 cups cornstarch 2 cups corn meal Mix in a separate bowl and add to group 1 making into a thick paste, set aside. Group 3: White Portion 1/4 cup bacon chopped 1/4 cup garlic, chopped (sauté and set aside) 2 cups Masa Harina de Maize (available in supermarkets) made by Quaker. 2 cups water or chicken broth Mix group 3 into paste. Cut aluminum foil into 7x7=inch squares. Fill with mixture (red and white portions side by side) folding the foil and steam in bamboo steamer. Anchote Water Cover the achote seeds with boiling water. Cover and let stand at least 8 hours. Drain before using. |
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