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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Montucas

How to order / say it
Say it Montucas — [Mon-too-kahs]
Order I'd like a Montucas, please.
Locally Quisiera una Montucas, por favor.
Say locally

Tamales made from corn dough and filled with pork.

Why try it?

Montucas are a culinary delight unique to Tegucigalpa, providing a glimpse into local techniques of corn dough preparation.

How it tastes

Soft and slightly sweet corn dough encases a rich filling of seasoned pork, imparting a delicate balance of flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1875

This dish traces back to indigenous traditions, evolving in the late 19th century to become a city favorite.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 400 g corn dough
  • 🥩 250 g pork
  • 50 g lard
  • 🥕 50 g tomato
  • 🧄 30 g onion
  • 🥕 30 g bell pepper
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Prepare the corn dough by mixing with lard.
  2. 2 Cook pork with tomato, onion, and peppers.
  3. 3 Fill the dough with pork mixture and steam.

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