Belizean Chicken Tamales Recipe Using Maseca

I’ve gotten so many requests from you all to make a tamales video using Maseca because prepared masa is not easily available for most of you. So here it is, hope you enjoy.
👩🏻‍🍳 BELIZEAN CHICKEN TAMALES
MEAT:
1 whole chicken, cut up and washed
1 ½ tablespoons Morton Season-All seasoned salt
1 ½ tablespoons Badia complete seasoning
½ tablespoon black pepper
1-1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
👩🏻‍🍳 MASECA FOR BLENDING:
2 ¼ cups maseca
2 cups water
👩🏻‍🍳 CULL/COL: RED SAUCE
8 cups water
1 ½ pounds maseca already mixed
½ cup culantro
3 packets Sazón Goya con culantro y achiote
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon achiote paste/recado
1 hot pepper of your choice
½ teaspoon salt
👩🏻‍🍳 MASECA FOR SPREADING:
2 ¾ cups maseca
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening, melted
3 ¼ cups water
This recipe makes 18-20 tamales. Enjoy!
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[@CookingwithShirani]

I’ve gotten so many requests from you all to make a tamales video using Maseca because prepared masa is not easily available for most of you. So here it is, hope you enjoy.

[@manuelalmendarez2232]

Thats true.you got to go to the latino markets and probably the bigger ones like vallarta and superior for prepared masa and you got to watch out for the lard if you arent a fan..but thats for lazy people anyways right.some belizeans too lazy and they got to be forced to do things for themselves sometimes.

[@20ndamix72]

@@manuelalmendarez2232 are you belizean? If you are not, please don't call us lazy!

[@manuelalmendarez2232]

I meant it as a joke.and yes i am.but i know we have many hardworking belizeans and most are hard working.i guess i should have worded it diferently.but i apologize for the way i said that.

[@MichaelCorleone562]

@@manuelalmendarez2232 She's in Texas. Vallarta and Superior are here in Los Angeles. Surprised there's no options where she's at. But if you can, go to a Mexican market and get fresh masa para tortilla. BTW, need a good tambran juice recipe. Maybe boil up!

[@manuelalmendarez2232]

@@MichaelCorleone562 you got it bad brother.you hear the name says to boil up which means you just boil up everything.just kidding.you actually just boil you regular tortilla dough and do your accompany salsa or sauce and fish however you like it.its been about 30years since i tried it but my mom did it while growing up as she and my dad grew up amongst the garifunas and i have several cousins that are garifuna and my niece has half sisters and brothers that are garifuna and i have some garifuna ladies that used to like me and so i had to learn litle garifuna cooking.so i have to know a little.and my dad when he was alive always asking for cere and matilda foot and i used to get these litle confused until i learnt how to do them.if you got it bad i have to have my cousin who is part garifuna send it to you brother.

[@celzbz]

I made this recipe today and it was so so very good. I was always intimidated to make tamales because I thought it was complicated and while it does take some steps Shirani does a great job explaining them. I am so thankful for this piece of Belize with me in Canada! Thank you so very much!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, you are so very welcome Celina! That really means a lot to hear that. Like you, I used to be intimidated to make tamales but now I'm not. Thank you for trying out my recipe 😊❤

[@carribeangyalamybell1148]

Yes she explains everything good I love it👌👌🤩🤩🙏

[@johncanoe4608]

That's what I said, she made it so simple, effective but most of all delicious. Delicious 😋🤤

[@mariamartens7492]

I have seen tamales steamed but not boiled and am afraid to boil them but want to try! Can you tell me how they would compare?

[@CookingwithShirani]

I've never steamed tamales before. Our Belizean way to cook them is to boil them.

[@michellegraham768]

I lived in Belize for 5 months and there was a lady that lived a few doors down from us in Placencia that sold tamales. We ate them a few times a week and have been missing them since we left 2 years ago. I found your video and made them today and they were just like the ones we used to get! Thanks for the great step by step instructions and explanations of the ingredients!

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome. So glad you found my video and decided to make them yourself because a lot of people are intimidated to make them. That's awesome, now you can have it any time you want 😊❤

[@villagegyal03]

Put a piece of lime or lemon in the pot to stop the foil from changing color...your tamales looks delicious....and I love how you take your time to explain in details...

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that 🙏❤. Oh wow, thank you for the tip. I've never heard of that before. Definitely gonna try that next time I make tamales 😊

[@lindapennil7528]

Hey Sherani, I’m from Belize and have always made tamales by using the tortilla masher. Today my daughter and I mixed the maseka like you show in your recipe. Well we were extremely excited on how quick we made so many tamales in a short time. We have enough to share with the family. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, my daughter is already making plans to make more tamales in the near future. Thanks again!

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome Linda. Aww, that makes me so happy to hear that. Thank you as well. Yes this way is so much easier for sure. My mom use to just press it out with her hand and that took a long time. I've never seen anyone press it with the masher. That does sound easier than by hand. You both take care. Have fun making more tamales 😊❤

[@monicajex28]

❤ I just tried this..using ur recipe... ur detailed instructions..hands down the best Belizean cooking show.. u've taught me how to make a varitety of our Belizean cuisines and don't even know it. Keep it up... ur fellow Belizean..from Belize City.. 😊

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awww, thank you so much for your lovely comment, Monica! That means a lot to hear that. You made my night 😊❤️

[@lindasegura9192]

I am making it now Your instructions were easy to follow. I lived in Belize for 6 years and never learned as I thought it was difficult... I was so wrong Now I have them boiling for an hour ... wish me luck Thank you for sharing

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome Linda. Hope they came out good for you. I used to always think they were hard to make too until I started making them. Thank you for trying out my recipe 😊💕

[@carmencamacho2520]

I really was glad you made this video. I love tamales especially if they are spicy. It looks like lots of work. They came out beautiful and looks super delicious. God bless you.❤🙏🏼

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much! Yes tamales is a lot of work. I like to eat them but I don't like to make them lol. Hope you get to make some soon. God bless you too ❤🙏

[@beautifullyhuman8031]

Omg the time saving with the blender. My granny had me stirring everything on that stove to cook that col down when making tamales. Love this. Can’t wait to try this now.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you! Yes the blender makes it so much easier. Hope you get to make some soon 😊

[@thuls29]

The way your granny had you stirring that col is the way it supposed to be.. I call this one the lazy tamales the col has to be cooked!

[@celzbz]

Oh my goodness!!!! I've been hoping so much you would have done this with maseca. I will surely try. Thank you so much! Always love your videos.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you very much and you are so welcome ❤. I think I'm gonna keep doing it this way with the maseca. A lot of times when I need prepared masa I can't find any. Enjoy your tamales 😊.

[@garigurl1056]

Your recipes are straight forward and come out scrumptious!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that 🙏❤

[@lisaaikens2328]

Hi Shirani! I really enjoy listening to you and watching your cooking videos! Thanks for sharing your recipes.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Lisa! You are very welcome and thank you so much as well. I appreciate you watching 😊❤

[@vcastro777]

Thank you Shirani! Me and the kids will try it this way for Christmas 🎄 this year! God ❤️ bless!

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome! Have fun making tamales. Hope you all enjoy! God bless 😊❤

[@ambergriskaye]

Hi Shirani, who knew that's how the cull is made. My mom made /makes this for years & I didn't know. You did a great job with this ( love how hubby stepped in for a stir). I didn't know about culantro and appreciate you sharing how to store both culantro & cilantro for longevity. I will be trying instead of waiting for mom. Ignore the thumbs down, you did a GREAT job. Love your hands and nails 😊 Much blessings.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you so much for your lovely comment! That means a lot to hear that 🙏❤. Sending love and blessings your way. Good luck with your tamales 😊. I don't know if you know that I have another tamales video. It's still Belizean tamales but made slightly different. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXCe5ZpbM6KhdU

[@katherinearnold3712]

I made this recipe exactly like you said and I have to say adding that salt after you mixed the caldo was the best idea!!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Right! It just brings out the flavor. I'm glad you tried it 🤗

[@pollyannahall9784]

Shirani!!! Thank you sooo much for this recipe! First time ever making tamales and it was so so good! The only thing I did different was to use a stand mixer to make the masa dough part lol...I love your recipes and your channel...big THANK YOU!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awww you are so welcome! Thank you very much as well, that means a lot ❤. I'm so glad you like the recipe 😊. I love that idea of using your mixer for the masa. I never thought of that before lol. Thank you for the tip!

[@dorlacastro1336]

Thanks! I have been planning to make some for my family. I like how your method seems easier than others.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you! Hope you and your family enjoy 🥰

[@darleneaguilar9280]

Glad I came across your channel. Always wanted an easy and flavorful chicken tamales recipe. Found it!! I'll be making tamales next week. Thanks again.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome Darlene. Aww, I'm so glad you found me 😊. Have fun making your tamales next week and enjoy every bite 😀❤

[@benawe9510]

Love your show Shirani! Greetings from San Ignacio, Belize.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching 🇧🇿❤

[@carmensmith9220]

Hello Shirani. I love your channel and videos. You have a very soothing voice and give great instructions. I love tamales but have never made them for fear of not being successful. Your video makes me brave enough to try making it. Please continue to share all those wonderful Belize recipes. Thank you.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome Carmen! Aww, thank you so much as well. I really appreciate that. I'm so glad you find my videos helpful. Take care and God bless 😊❤

[@christinamcleod1384]

I enjoyed watching your video for the chicken tamales. It was easy to follow. I'm surely going to try it. Looks delicious !!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you so much Christina! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you enjoy your tamales 💕

[@ivanaalexandra1233]

Gotta make these for my family 🤤

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hope you all enioy❣

[@lizb3799]

Thank so much. Love your videos.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you too. That means a lot to hear that ❤️

[@nanararapiti]

Omg this looks so good Thank-you so much for this recipe beautiful 😍 😋 💕

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, you are so welcome! Thank you too 😊❤

[@shelto26]

LOVE YOUR Red Containers.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you ❤

[@panades9]

I came across your show and decided to try your recipe for tamales. I prepared it while watching your show and it was delicious. I've never seen anyone prepare the cull the way you prepared it. From now on that's the way I will make my tamales. Loved 😍it.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you so much! That makes me so happy to hear that. So glad you decided to try my recipe and liked it. Thank you 😊❤ I don't know if you know that I have another tamales video. It's still Belizean tamales but made slightly different. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXCe5ZpbM6KhdU

[@indiracayetano4160]

U ARE MY NEW FAVOURITE TO FOLLOW!!! LOVE THE MEASUREMENTS U LEAVE IN THE DESCRIPTION BOX.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you Indira! So happy to hear that 😊❤

[@helenhyde7489]

Thanks for the video! Much luv n blessings from the east coast NY. ❤️❤️❤️. I miss eating Belizean food gial.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome Helen. Aww, thank you so much 🙏❤. Sending love and blessings your way as well ❤❤. I always di miss mi Belizean food to but I try cook it every time 😊

[@wyonie_m7864]

Thank you for sharing Shirani. I really love your videos! Greetings from Belize City.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome! Aww, thank you so much as well. I'm so glad you like my videos. Thanks for watching ❤🇧🇿

[@victorfuentes3329]

love every food you cook

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much, Victor. That means a lot to hear that 🙏🏽❤️

[@isabiza9930]

Hi Shirani, thank you so much for your videos. Today I made tamales and I followed your recipe to the very last step and my tamales came out so beautiful and delicious. I still can’t believe that it is my first time and they came out so great. Thank you so much for this video, I was dying for some belizean tamales.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome Lisa. Wow! That makes me so happy to hear that. I'm so glad they came out good for you. Now you can make Belizean tamales any time you want. Take care 😊❤

[@LoveDC605]

Looks so good.. I’ll be making tamales for Christmas ❤️

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you very much!! Enjoy 😊❤

[@sandiaarnold1314]

You made tamales so easy I thought it was so hard making it for the first time today thank you so much

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome. I get that a lot. People always say I make it so easy. Thank you, I'm glad you think that way too 😊

[@dorothycoc9862]

You rock Sherani. You're an amazing cook!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much. That means a lot ❤️

[@johncanoe4608]

I have watched many how to make Belizean tamales and hands down this is the best and easiest direction and simple but very delicious and effective way that's on the internet. Thank you so much for sharing. 😋

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome. Wow! What a high compliment to receive. Thank you very much John. I truly appreciate that ❤

[@mariacorzo1789]

Mmmmmm they look good thanks for the recibe i Will trying to make it

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you Maria! Hope you enjoy 😊

[@lindapennil7528]

Will sure try it your way, it looks a lot easier that when you mash the corn with the iron presser.thanks foe sharing.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome Linda. Yes this way is definitely easier. Hope you enjoy 😊

[@familyalways449]

Nice ! Excited to try this. Thanks Shirani :)

[@CookingwithShirani]

My pleasure ❤ Have fun making tamales 😊

[@tamarawilliams9389]

Well aunch, I tried the tamales using the maseca and its the bomb!!! I love it!!! Very tasty!!! 😋❤💯

[@CookingwithShirani]

Gial I'm so glad unu like it. I kia believe unu mek it. Dem tamales mi look perfect to. Thanks bae 🥰🥰

[@NaturallyLluvme]

The tip about about adding vinegar to the water to prevent the foil from discoloring really works!! Also, I just made this recipe for the fourth time and it turned out great. I used coconut oil and added a can of diced tomatoes with green chillies to the cull. Thank you so much for this recipe. I don't have to pay 6 dollars for one in my area anymore.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome! Omg! $6 for one tamales is a lot, that's crazy! Oooh, tomatoes and green chilies sounds really good in the cull along with coconut oil. I will definitely have to try that. I'm glad you tried the tip with the foil 😊

[@NaturallyLluvme]

Shirani, you are the best and I love everything about your vids. Everything is organized and recipes are amazing! Please consider a book--even an ebook. Now, what am going to try to make next? Lol

[@CookingwithShirani]

@@NaturallyLluvme Aww, you are so sweet and kind. Thank you so much, that means a lot ❤. Yes I am definitely thinking about a cookbook 😊. I think you should make my creole bun next 😁

[@NaturallyLluvme]

​@@CookingwithShirani I look forward to that book. I will definitely buy it. Your recipes are easy to follow and always turn out great. I tried the bun, but I don't have your patience in kneading--you good gyal! I make bread well, but I noh like the stickiness pan mi hand. Yo really have to knead the bun. I wahn try it again.

[@lucymiguel7181]

Everything you did is the same way i always make mines...❤

[@CookingwithShirani]

Oh wow, that's awesome to hear 🇧🇿❤

[@sweetrosecamille]

wow .. i watched her meat pie video 1st.. then got suuuuuper relaxed. between listening to the guitar instrumental softly playing & her calming yet reassuring voice.. i'm certain KZbin success is in the stars for her. i don't know the 1st thing about Belizean food.. but this looks super tasty & so inviting!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you so very much! I really appreciate that. It means a lot to me to hear that! Thanks for watching Danny 🤗❤

[@lucymiguel7181]

Love you for doing this hun..

[@CookingwithShirani]

My pleasure 😊

[@NaturallyLluvme]

I had to come and say thank you, again, Shirani. I get good pan tamales now becuz a you. I just mek some. You explain things so well. Much success to you.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome. I am so glad to hear that. Thank you so much as well. Enjoy dem tamales ☺️❤️

[@debbieskitchen2]

Good tips you gave. I like Tamales but have never made them.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much! I like tamales too but don't like to make them 😁. They take too much time to make.

[@lizjohnson3909]

You are my Tamales Guru….lol your voice is soothing and it is easy to relate to you my Belizean sister❤

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awww, thank you! You are so sweet 🤗❤️

[@belizeanbwai]

Ms Sherani thank you for this wonderful recipe... I used your method also added peas and carrots 😋😋😋

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome! I like those additions. Thank you for trying it out 😊❤

[@almacr24]

Love it ! Will be trying this today for Christmas Eve. And you're right neh white buay no like peppa and bones lol. Thanks Shirani they look yummy !! 😍

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're welcome Alma and thank you too! Haha da true gial 😄. Hope you enjoy your tamales. Merry Christmas 🎄🎅

[@rockstonedread]

The first thing I go for when I visit home is some good tamales, well, after some meat pies. I always wanted to make them but found the Tamales making process intimidating, however, after watching this...I think I can do it. I will definitely give this a try...thank you!!!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

I use to always think it was intimidating to make too until I started making it. I think the way people use to do things was hard. It seems like everything took forever to make and I don't know why. Good luck with your tamales. Enjoy!! ❤

[@brendamangar6521]

I can’t wait to make these this weekend! Wish you could come over, next time gyal!!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

I know gyal I feel like I'm missing out lol. Btw you have to use part of this recipe since you're using the prepared masa. Good luck! 😊❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXCe5ZpbM6KhdU

[@bzeangyal3]

Thanks for this video. I have always felt intimidated to make tamales and would suffer when I had the cravings for it. I live in NY and I can find all the ingredients to make it, but just thought it was too much work. Your video convinced me to give it a try. Hopefully I will do well and won't have to satisfy my cravings by eating the Salvadoran tamales. They make theirs minus the cull and it's quite tasty, but I miss that cull. Thank you so much.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome. I use to be intimidated to make tamales too until I started making it myself and realize it's not that hard. I feel the same way like you about the Salvadoran tamales, I need that cull lol. Best of luck to you with your tamales and have fun making it 😊❤ I don't know if you know that I have another tamales video. It's made with pork and slightly different. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXCe5ZpbM6KhdU

[@bzeangyal3]

I made the tamales! Everyone that I gave were very impressed. They said it was tasty and with the right amount of spiciness. I did add tomatoes, peas, cayenne pepper and annatto powder and extra sazon to make the cull more red. The hardest part to me was the folding(I used the leaves and foil) and resisting to open before they set...lol.

[@CookingwithShirani]

That's so wonderful to hear. So glad everyone you gave it to liked it. Wow and you were brave to do it with the leaves. Good for you! 🙌🤗

[@howiprepareforthecitizensh4033]

Hi Sherani. I used your recipe today 12/31/21 to make Belizean style tamales today for my New Year's dinner. I used Maseca and I got banana leaves mailed to me via Amazon(from the beautiful Philippines). It was easy to follow your recipe. Thank you. I am in Minnesota and craving the Belizean tamale. Happy to have it!!! Thank you.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, you are so welcome! That makes me so happy to hear that. I can just imagine how good it tasted with your banana leaf. What a way to bring in the New Year 😊❤

[@howiprepareforthecitizensh4033]

If you know Belizeans who need to study for U.S. citizenship, would you recommend my channel? I am a Belizean from Cayo, but naturalized here! It is only 2 months old. Again...thank you for the wonderful receipe.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Sure thing!

[@issmointx6320]

TYSM for this recipe Shirani . Mouth watering, I personally love it spicy. I definitely will try this out for Christmas. I hope I can find fresh culantro tho. I’m in Texas. ❤️😋😋😋

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome ❤! Spicy is always better 😊. Since you are in Texas you can buy culantro at Fiesta or El Rio Grande. Those are the two stores I always buy mine from. Some Latin stores or Asian stores sell it.

[@DamselInAllure]

Great video

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you 😊

[@tamarawilliams9389]

Have to try this with the maseca aunch!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes gial it really good 😘😘

[@majikayo7695]

I just made some with my grandmother yesterday

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, that's so nice to hear 🥰

[@thethirdman9103]

When you use foil and eat with a steel fork do you get a bit of a metallic taste or sensation when ya eating?

[@CookingwithShirani]

No

[@lindalove-ka-ne7763]

I have never seen tamales made this way awesome way of making tamales different by putting cut up chicken what bone in the tamale and adding adding the Masa to the chicken I'm 73 years old and you learn something every single day of your life how big or how small thank you so much it's video to share will be watching more videos thank you

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome! Aww, thank you so much for watching. I appreciate it 🙏❤. Yes that is so true, you are never too old to learn something new. As for Belizean tamales they are typically made with the bones. We like to chew on the bones so we feel like the more bones it has the better it is 😁

[@arfriedman4577]

I never heard of Maseca. Glad I saw your cooking class.

[@CookingwithShirani]

I love Maseca, it's easy to use and it's available in most of the stores I go to. Hopefully you get to make something soon.

[@arfriedman4577]

Thank you. We have goya masa. Maybe its similar.

[@celinalopezsoler9793]

Hey Shirani ! I love your recipes. I have a big favor to ask . Can you please make a recipe of black dinner please 🙏😋 . May God bless you and your show.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you so much!! I get asked a lot to make black dinner but my only problem is I can't find black recado. As soon as I get some I will. God bless and take care ❤

[@chickiepup]

Excellent videos!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you ❤

[@organicproduce8675]

Very nice!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you!

[@estelaburciaga177]

Esta reseta es mucho muy diferente ala reseta que hace mi madre y mi suegra pero c ben deliciosos y me gusta la forma k explica paso a paso y tienes una voz muy relajante yo le doy 1000👍

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, you are so sweet. Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching 😊❤

[@sylgonzalezbelizeanmommy104]

I have to try doing this way...instead of having 3 different things mek I get hungry lol looks so good that conch fritaz Ena my face...need to make that too...

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you cuz! This way just so easy gial. It not even feel like work fi mek tamales. You need fi mek conchs fritaz while conchs is in season 😊.

[@leticiashabazz8818]

Thanks for sharing I will try it blessings upon you

[@CookingwithShirani]

@Leticia Shabazz You are very welcome. Thank you so much as well. Hope you enjoy 😊

[@spice582]

Hi Shirani I love all your videos. Can I prepare this Tamales recipe a head of time, But not broil it right away? An can I freeze it. Thank you so much .

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hello! Thank you so much. Okay I've never done this myself but my friend has. She would make it up and keep in the fridge and boil it the next day. When it comes to freezing it she would freeze the cooked ones in the foil and when she wanted to eat some she would boil it from frozen in the foil for 10-15 minutes.

[@estherlozano2508]

Definitivamente que ricos son los tamales, y ya sea que los hagas con aluminio o con hoja de maíz o con hoja de plátano son una bendición, prácticos y nutritivos, saludos y bendiciones para usted desde México. 🇲🇽🙋‍♀️🥀🌷🌹

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes that is so true Esther! Love and blessings to you as well in Mexico 😊❤

[@estherlozano2508]

@@CookingwithShirani 🙋‍♀️🥀🌹🌷💕💕🇲🇽

[@franceliamangar2846]

Got to try tamales yet 😋 thanks for mentioning PG.😁

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hope you get to make some soon. Of course I can't forget my home town 😁🇧🇿❤

[@hyandres]

I'm a Belizean and moved to Canada in 2017 We tried this recipe yesterday it is different but very good

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it 😊 I've noticed that different districts makes it a little different.

[@hyandres]

@@CookingwithShirani I would say the same, I grew up in orange walk district

[@aliramosgarcia6938]

I love your videos

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much Ali 💕

[@Nikki-ty5fi]

My Tamales came out great I stayed up late last night trying to perfect success. Thanks Shirani

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome. Glad to hear Nikki 💕

[@ileisy]

Hi Shirani! Your channel is great! I was wondering if you have the recipe for Belizean Bollos. I remember my grandmother making then and I haven’t found a recipe. They are made with whole black beans mixed in with the masa. Hope you know it☺️ thank you

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you Lily. Yes I know what Bollos is but I've never actually made it myself. I'll put in on my list of things to make 😊

[@mikestone9129]

Every time I watch one of your videos I gain 2 pounds:-) I miss Belize, the people and the food. I spent a lot of time in San Pedro and later in Corozal. Never made it down south.

[@CookingwithShirani]

I'm so happy to have you watching. Just don't gain too much weight 😁. Hope you get to go back soon and make it down south.

[@sherrilynyoung1270]

Made these tonight....perfection!!! Thank you Shirani! I don't have to beg anymore, I can make my own :)

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, you are very welcome Sherrilyn! Thank you so much as well. So glad to hear you like it. Thank you for sending the pic 😊. Merry Christmas 🎄🎅❤

[@brendamangar6521]

Gyal, I can’t wait to try your tamales 🫔

[@CookingwithShirani]

Soon gyal, when I go visit 😊

[@marywookey9089]

Aloha!🌺🌿im new to your channel, and am very happy i found you! Im curious why you keep the bone in the chicken tamales?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hello Mary! Aww, I'm so glad you found me. Thank you for being here 😊❤ Belizean tamales are typically made with the bones in the chicken. To us, the more bones it has the better it is because we like to chew on the bones 😁

[@marywookey9089]

@@CookingwithShirani Well that makes perfect sense!😁 Much Aloha to you🌺🌿

[@lilajuarez2653]

Delicious 🤗 delicioso

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you 🤗

[@dwaynewilliams2421]

I love the tamales aunt shir. I eat 4 😋😋😋😋

[@CookingwithShirani]

Wow! 4 tamales 😄. It mussi mi nice fi true bwai 😁❤

[@johnsmith-xh6je]

A true pro

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thanks ❤

[@oquinngayle]

Made Pork and Chicken….. Delicious!

[@UnaChefenlaCocina]

Ohhhh yes my friend, those tamales I wanted to make, but I didn't have leaves for it, and you have made it very easy, I really liked this recipe for velize tamales, I'll stay at your house with you and I would like you to come to my house too,to stay together, 164 ❤️ for you, and thank you very much for sharing, have a happy day friend

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome my friend. Thank you so much as well. I'm glad you liked this one. Thanks for the invite 😊. Take care, God bless ❤

[@UnaChefenlaCocina]

@@CookingwithShirani 🥰

[@familyalways449]

Alsoc where would you find Colontro ? I’ve ever seen it

[@CookingwithShirani]

Since I live in Texas I usually buy mine at Fiesta or El Rio Grande. Some Latin stores or Asian stores sell it.

[@theappleseed7220]

Silly me thought you would have shreded the meat from the chicken 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣 but it looks delicious. We make pastels here with minced meat, chicken or pork in Trinidad and Tobago, very similar to your recipe. Also, we use the foil or the banana leaf and the achiote paste we have something call rocku. New subscriber here 👋🏽

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hahaha we don't shred the meat. Belizean tamales are always made with the bones. The more bones it has the better it is 😅. I have heard of pasteles but I have never tried it. I have never heard of rocku, I'll have to Google it 😊. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing 😊❤

[@vanoy13]

Hi. Great recipe. Could you please try to upload vegetarian recipes, especially for the festive season. Still wearing those beautiful nail polish colours 😊 that's so nice

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much and thanks for always noticing my nails ❤. I'll be sure to put it down on my list 😊.

[@FatgirlMickey]

Can you use the instapot to make this recipe instead of boiling them

[@CookingwithShirani]

I have never tried doing this in the instapot. I would have to try it out and see. I feel like it could work though.

[@eddisonbanner9505]

A just di si dis video. A nuh even get no notification too. Glad to see you sticking to your roots as usual. You made sure to clean that chicken and seasoned it well. Most people don't do that over there. I don't know if meats come pre clean over there. Oh and seanson greetings to you and your family by the way Shir

[@CookingwithShirani]

Well thank you for being a faithful viewer Eddison 😊. I'm not sure why you didn't get the notification. Yes man, I have to wash and season mi meat good lol. The meats are clean here but nuh clean enough fi me 😁. Season Greetings to you and your family as well.

[@eddisonbanner9505]

@@CookingwithShiraniIt's only right that a show mi support. I think wi all need fi support each other more. And i know fi mek they video da work and time so the least wi could do da support yo fi keep yo motivate. And yes mein we done use to lime up or vinegar they meat here lol. Yo huzzy mussi enjoy they food too.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your support 🇧🇿❤

[@eddisonbanner9505]

@@CookingwithShirani your welcome. Yo wa make Turkey dinner fi wi Christmas or that da too much work fi cook and video?

[@CookingwithShirani]

No I wasn't planning to this year. Hopefully next year. I am going to make rumpopo duh.

[@michellebowden3353]

Do you heat the mixed maseca?

[@CookingwithShirani]

No, I dont.

[@michellerenee8237]

Greeting from san pedro🇧🇿

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Michelle in San Pedro 🇧🇿❤

[@cindyhuang6768]

Hi Shirani, I love this! Can you write out the recipe. Thanks!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Cindy, thank you! The exact measurements are listed in the description box of the video for you.

[@garigurl1056]

What can I use instead of lard or shortening?

[@CookingwithShirani]

You can use canola or vegetable oil. The corn will just be a little bit harder.

[@NaturallyLluvme]

I use unrefined coconut oil. It turns out great each time. This recipe is wonderful!! Sherani, you are di best!! My Jamaican husband now eats tamales because of your recipe.

[@CookingwithShirani]

@@NaturallyLluvme Thank you so much. Aww, so happy to hear your husband now eats tamales because of me 😊. You know I never thought of using coconut oil before but I love the idea.

[@Imalak777]

How long can I keep this in the fridge before it spoils?

[@CookingwithShirani]

I would say about a week but towards the end I like to fry it.

[@carribeangyalamybell1148]

What if I can't find culantro😪am in states ,can I use cilantro 🤷‍♀️

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yeah you can use cilantro it will just give it a little different taste.

[@lizb3799]

Hi Sharani, do you have a cookbook for sale?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi! No, I don't have one, but I would love to one day.

[@RoseThatGrewFromConcrete]

Can you do a fryjack & duncunu recipe?

[@CookingwithShirani]

I already have, here are the links for you. Belizean Fry Jacks Recipe kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6iuiKehis2Bq68 Belizean Dukunu kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4O3g4NulrZ6r7M

[@Maggiebze2024]

Put 1 teaspoon of vinegar or squeeze half of a lime in the water to prevent the foil from getting black. Good job on your tamales . I want one 😂

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much. That's a great tip. I want tamales too, I am planning to make some this week so you can come for yours 😂

[@maureenannethompson5031]

I can’t find your description list

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Maureen! If you are watching from your computer it's right below my name where it says "show more". On your phone it's below the name of the video. On the right of that you click on the arrow going down. Hope that helps 😊

[@erienneburgess4165]

I want to try this next weekend. How much tamales does this give you?

[@CookingwithShirani]

It makes 18-20 tamales Erienne. Enjoy!!

[@nettietinez8839]

Add vinegar to water and it will not get dark. Lime juice works too

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you for the tip, I did not know that 😊

[@franceliamangar2846]

Looks good am about to try it but would like u to come help me lol

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thanks babes! I know gyal I wish so too. Betta mind I surprise yuh 😁❤

[@LudicrousScotty101]

hahahaha going to try out dis recipe. Belizan style.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You definitely should, hope you enjoy 😊

[@LudicrousScotty101]

@@CookingwithShirani Yeah i want to make a statement for Belize wen making this one, jus like how Pizza is known the world over for Italianos. heh heh Thanx

[@LudicrousScotty101]

After all they are no longer Brit Colony sinnce long damn time ago , its time they are known around the world for something besides Snorkeling on the Barrier reef. Pisses me off.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hahaha you're funny 😂. Yes make Belize proud. Show dem people how nice we food lol

[@LudicrousScotty101]

@@CookingwithShirani Yeah yeah Thanx Shirani.

[@mehchocolate1257]

Are those for meh you shouldn't have😂😂😂😂

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes they are 😂😉