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Tayuyas Guanacastecas Receta

Costa Rican Cheese Stuffed Corn Patties

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  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pieces
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Costa Rican

Ingredients

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  • 500 g of nixtamalized corn masa (about 17.6 oz)
  • Warm water, to taste
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 250 g of Guanacaste-style or fresh cheese, grated (about 8.8 oz)
  • Ground pork cracklings (optional), to taste (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of oil or lard, for cooking
  • Tomato sauce, for serving (optional)