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Ticuco Receta

Guatemalan Ticuco Tamale

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  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pieces
  • Category: Side dish
  • Cuisine: Guatemalan

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg of corn masa (about 2.2 lb)
  • 1 cup of cooked black beans, ground or mashed
  • 1/2 cup of lard
  • 1 cup of broth or water
  • Salt, to taste
  • 12 corn plant leaves (hoja de milpa), for wrapping
  • Water for softening the leaves and for the steamer