How To Make Pedro Mexican Restaurante Tamales Recipe
A delicious and authentic Mexican recipe that is wrapped in corn husks.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of masa harina
- 2 cups of warm water
- 1/2 cup of lard
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 cup of shredded pork or chicken
- 1 cup of red or green salsa (your choice)
- 12-16 corn husks, soaked in water
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix the masa harina, water, lard, baking powder, and salt until it forms a dough.
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Drain the corn husks and pat them dry. Spread about 1/4 cup of the masa mixture on each husk, leaving enough space on the sides to fold.
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Add about 1 tbsp of shredded meat and 1 tbsp of salsa on top of the masa mixture.
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Fold the corn husk over the filling and tuck the sides in tightly.
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Place the tamales in a steamer basket and steam for 1-2 hours until the dough is cooked.
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Serve hot with additional salsa and toppings such as sour cream and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 540kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 78mg
- Sodium : 989mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 17g
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