Tamales Wrapped in banana?

Question

Please help. Please tell me how to prepare the masa/dough for the tamales that are wrapped in banana leaf's
Thank You

Answer 1

I copied ths for you. Use bannana leaf just like you would cornhusk.


Tamale Dough
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Use this basic dough to create your own tamales. You can use Masa Harina, a corn flour or fresh masa from treated corn called Nixtamal.
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INGREDIENTS:
6 cups masa harina and 5 cups warm water or chicken broth
OR 6 cups of Nixtamal
1 1/2 cups lard or shortening
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:
To use Nixtamal-
Prepare corn according to use for masa dough. Add additional chicken broth until it is the consistency of thick peanut butter.
To use Masa Harina-
In a mixing bowl combine masa and warm water or broth until combined.

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Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes or so to let the masa soften. Then mix it on low speed until a dough forms.
After Masa or Masa Harina is prepared-
Gradually add in the salt, cumin and onion powder.

In a separate bowl, whip lard or shortening until fluffy. Add the lard to the dough a little at a time while mixing until well combined.

The mixture should be about the consistency of peanut butter. If not, add more masa, water or broth as necessary.

Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Answer 2

http://www.azcentral.com/home/food/mexico/articles/1213tamalerec213.html (THE DOUGH)

http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Chilahuates%20(banana%20leaf%20wrapped%20tamales)

Good Luck and happy eating!

Answer 3

Click this link:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1718,152163-240194,00.html

Answer 4

wow, never heard of them wrapped in banana leafs!