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Mexican Tamales

Delicious corn dough filled with savory ingredients and wrapped in corn husks, steamed to perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups masa harina corn flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening softened
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
Filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or beef
  • 1 cup red salsa or green salsa
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Wrapping
  • 20 pieces dried corn husks soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Add softened vegetable shortening and chicken broth. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In another bowl, combine shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Tamales
  1. Take a soaked corn husk and spread about 1/4 cup of dough in the center.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of filling on top of the dough.
  3. Fold the sides of the husk over the filling and then fold the bottom up to secure it.
  4. Repeat with remaining husks, dough, and filling.
Steam the Tamales
  1. Place tamales upright in a steamer, with the open end facing up.
  2. Cover with a damp cloth and steam for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the masa pulls away from the husk easily.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tamaleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

Tamales can be filled with various ingredients such as cheese, beans, or vegetables for a vegetarian option.

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