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Filipino Tamales Recipe

Published: Apr 6, 2017 · Modified: Nov 7, 2022 by Ed Joven · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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Filipino Tamales Recipe

Last Updated on November 7, 2022 by Ed Joven

How to cook Filipino Tamales

Filipino Tamales Recipe - The great thing about food is that it is flexible. There are many different kinds of variations of food in different countries. One dish in Mexico that we have adapted here in the Philippines is the Tamales. Filipinos liked the Mexican style too, but we also added our flavor and culture in it.

For those of you who are new to this, the Filipino Tamales is a combination of rice, rice flour, coconut milk, garlic, shrimp, chicken, and many other kinds of protein. It is quite an identical recipe, but since you can't find all Mexican ingredients here in the Philippines, we use what we can find here.

This Filipino style Tamales hit the right spot in the palette of many Filipinos.

Filipino Tamales Recipe


Are you going on a reunion? Planning a grand feast for your family or looking for something to share during a festival? This Filipino Tamales Recipe would be a great choice.

Try the recipe and see for yourself how delectable it is.

Filipino Tamales Recipe Ingredients and Cooking Procedure:

Ingredients of Filipino Tamales

📖 Recipe

Filipino Tamales

Filipino Tamales Recipe

Ed Joven
Tamales Recipe Filipino Style - is a combination of rice flour, coconut milk, garlic, chicken, and many other kinds of protein. If you are planning a grand feast for your family, this Filipino Tamales Recipe would be a great choice.
5 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Chicken
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ kilo chicken fillet
  • ⅛ kilo shrimp peeled and cooked
  • 1 tablespoon Canola oil
  • 1 small onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth reserved from cooking the chicken
  • 2¼ cups rice flour
  • 1 tablespoon atsuete powder diluted in 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
  • 3 pcs hardboiled eggs peeled and quartered
  • salt and pepper to taste

For wrapping Tamales:

  • 10 pieces 8 x 8 inches banana leaves
  • kitchen twine

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan add chicken and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, remove the scum that may float on top. When broth has cleared, season with salt and pepper to taste. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Drain chicken, reserving about 1 cup of the broth. Allow chicken to cool to touch and then flake.
  • In a pan over medium heat, heat oil.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook until softened. Add coconut milk and broth and bring to a gentle boil. Slowly add rice flour, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and resembling a thick paste.
  • Separate ⅔ of the mixture into one bowl and the remaining ⅓ to another bowl. To ⅓ of the mixture, add the dissolved annatto and the peanut butter. Stir until well combined and evenly colored.
  • Wash banana leaves and with a paper towel, wipe down any grit or dirt. Briefly pass through gas flames or soak for a few minutes in hot water until softened and more pliable.
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of plain mixture on banana leaf and spread to about 3-inches wide. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the colored mixture onto plain mixture and spread across top. Top with eggs and flaked chicken.
  • Fold banana leaves over tamale mixture to fully enclose. Tie with kitchen twine to secure. Arrange prepared tamales on steamer basket and steam for about 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked. Alternatively, arrange tamales in a pot and add enough water to cover. Over medium heat, boil for about 20 to 30 minutes. Gently remove tamales from heat and let stand for 1 or 2 minutes to set a little. May be served hot or cold.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Filipino Tamales Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 350 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 820mg36%
Potassium 380mg11%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chicken recipes, Tamales
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Filipino Tamales is very famous in Pampanga Province, and they serve this for breakfast or snack.  This Filipino version of Tamales is different from the Mexican Tamale.

 

 

 

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  1. Babes Flores says

    August 12, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    I've been looking for tamales in the market for so long. I used to eat tamales when I was a kid. Thanks to your wonderful pinoy recipe.

    Reply
  2. Kristen.Eri says

    August 02, 2019 at 1:52 am

    5 stars
    This tamales recipe looks good and yummy.

    Reply
  3. Margaret S Porter says

    November 11, 2018 at 7:02 am

    5 stars
    These look easy to make!

    Reply
  4. April Monty says

    June 14, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    5 stars
    These look really good my guys would so love them,must make them

    Reply
  5. LeslieC says

    January 16, 2018 at 5:29 am

    5 stars
    My kids love Tamales but I've never tried making them myself!

    Reply
  6. Lauryn R says

    December 21, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    I love tamales! This sounds like a delicious twist, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Calvin F. says

    June 09, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Looks like chinese sticky rice in banana leaf, but with a twist!

    Reply
  8. Sarah L says

    April 30, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    An interesting twist on tamales.

    Reply
  9. Kimberly Flickinger says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    I honestly have never cooked or eaten tamales, definitely a food that I need to put on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Rachael DeBates says

    April 08, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    looks so yummylicious! trying this recipe this weekend

    Reply
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