Aldo is a Cuban who makes a living selling tamales in Miami, near the Walmart supermarket at 87 SW and Coral Way.
"The best tamales that human eyes have ever seen," the man assured Cuban comedian Ramón Mustelier.
Those who came to try the product, made in the most traditional Cuban style, were amazed by the combination of flavors.
"Spectacular," said a woman as she savored a piece of tamale, which was accompanied by a piece of avocado.
Although Aldo did not specify how he makes the tamales, it is impossible to prevent your mouth from watering when you see the textures and colors of a food that has always been preferred by many Cubans.
Of course, this is not the only Cuban selling tamales in South Florida. There are several famous businesses dedicated to marketing this type of food, and other entrepreneurs try to raise money for other causes.
A few weeks ago a video of chef Ramoncito went viral, who helped a man from Miami sell tamales, with the aim of raising the money her daughter needs to cover the costs of cancer treatment.
In an improvised business, not only tamales were sold, but other products that Cubans love and are reminiscent of their country of origin. Thus, everyone won.
He cuban tamale It is a variant of the traditional dish that exists in other Latin American countries. Although it shares some common elements, it has its own distinctive characteristics.
It is prepared with corn dough, like others, but it usually has a softer and more delicate texture. The dough is mixed with meat broth and pork fat to give it flavor and juiciness. In addition, ingredients such as pork, chicken, shrimp, raisins, olives, peppers and other seasonings and spices can be added to enhance its flavor.
Once the dough has been prepared with the desired ingredients, it is wrapped in banana leaves or corn leaves, creating a kind of rectangular package that is tied with strips of the same leaves. These are steamed until they have acquired the flavors of the ingredients.
It is commonly served with congrí rice, although it can also be enjoyed alone or with a spicy Creole sauce called "mojo."
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