EntrePinoys Atbp.

Hello,

I’m glad that you have featured a recipe for tamales. However, tamales, which is clearly exotic and more tropical and “indio”, was in fact most likely brought over to the Philippines by the Mexicans, or even the Spaniards who were from Mexico (New Spain). This was a result of the huge and important Manila-Acapulco galleon trade. It was not just something that was between two countries/colonies, but it was a big part of world history and trade as well. Food is not just for eating but it also reveals what makes up our history and culture as well as the paths taken. Please don’t leave out elements and parts of what makes up the rich and unique history and culture that the Philippines has.

Hi, why is there children’s breast in the materials of the Tamales recipe ? I guess it must be chicken’s breast instead.

hi… i’ve actually tried this recipe, but it was too sweet for me, at least and the proportion of rice flour to coconut milk is not right. it’s turned out to be lumpy, so i beurre mixed the rice mixture. when the mixture was smooth, which took 15 mins, and then i steammed some and boiled some, it wasn’t the texture that i was looking for. they were dry and somewhat heavy on the palate and almost the texture of a 2-day bibingka that was left at room temp.