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Binusog na Tamales

Yields8 ServingsTotal Time1 hr

Hearty and delicious, this tamales is a a must try!

 10 ½ cups short grain rice
 salt and ground black pepper to taste
 ¾ cup chorizochopped into medium dice
 1 cup chicken thigh fillet with skincut into pieces
 ¼ cup minced red onions
 2 tbsp minced garlic
 ½ cup diced red bell peppers
 ½ cup green peas
 ½ cup baguio beanscut into pieces
 2 l chicken broth
 2 tsp kasubha
 2 tsp smoked paprika
 2 tbsp atsuete powder
 4 boiled eggssliced into disks
1

In a large pan, toast the short grain until browned. With a blender or food processor, grind the toasted rice into powder. Set aside.

2

Heat up a large wok then add oil. Sprinkle salt and fry the chorizo until it renders its fats and the flavor comes out. Add the chicken thigh pieces skin-side own and quickly sear the chicken until browned.

3

Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers, peas, and baguio beans. Saute everything for a few minutes. Season with black pepper. Remove ingredients from wok.

4

In the same wok, pour in the chicken broth. Add the kasubha, smoked paprika, and atsuete powder. Bring to a boil. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

5

Mix in the toasted ground rice. Stir continuously until the mixture has cooked down into a sticky, semi-dry paste.

6

Layer a square piece of banana leaf over the large piece. Spread a thin layer of the rice paste on top. Place the sautéed mixture in the middle. Carefully spoon over another layer of the rice paste to cover everything then stick a piece of egg on top.

7

Wrap the banana leaf into a tight envelop and tie tightly with twine. Place in a steamer and steam for 30 minutes.

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