Chilahuates (Banana Leaf Wrapped Tamales)
| Yield: | 1 Servings |
| Categories: | Mexico, Tamales |
| 1 | c | Black beans |
| 4 | c | Masa harina |
| 1/2 | c | Vegetable shortening |
| 2 | c | Vegetable broth; lukewarm |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Baking powder |
| 3 | Banana leaves | |
| 1/4 | c | Vegetable oil |
| 1 | Garlic clove; finely chopped | |
| 1/2 | c | Scallions; finely chopped |
| 1 | Chayote squash; finely chopped | |
| 6 | Jalapeno chiles; stemmed and finely chopped | |
| 1/2 | c | Almonds; blanched and finely chopped |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped fresh cilantro |
| Salt; to taste |
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