Tamal Sipe

Cooking Honduran

Ingredients for Tamal Sipe

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green chili, chopped
• - Milk
• - Salt
• - Banana leaves
• - Butter to serve

Preparation of Tamal Sipe

1. In a saucepan cook the corn kernels in salted water until soft. Drain and grind or purée.

2. In a frying pan sauté the onion in oil with the garlic and chopped chili. Add this mixture to the ground corn. Add more milk for desired consistency; season to taste. Wrap the mixture in individual banana leaves and cook in a water bath for 20 minutes. Let cool before opening the packages. Serve with hot butter and garlic salt to taste.