How To Make Real Homemade Tamales
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or pork
- 1/2 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 8-12 dried corn husks, soaked in warm water until pliable
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
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Add the lard or vegetable shortening to the bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
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Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring, until a soft dough forms.
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In a separate bowl, combine the shredded chicken or pork, salsa or enchilada sauce, black olives (if using), and cilantro (if using).
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Drain the corn husks and pat them dry. Spread a thin layer of masa dough onto each corn husk, leaving a border around the edges.
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Spoon a small amount of the filling onto the center of each corn husk and fold the sides of the husk over the filling.
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Fold the bottom of the husk up and tie it with a strip of soaked corn husk or kitchen twine to secure.
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Place the tamales in a large steamer pot or steamer basket, open side up.
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Fill the pot with water until it reaches just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover the pot and steam the tamales for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the masa is firm and cooked through.
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Serve the tamales hot, still wrapped in the corn husks. Unwrap before eating.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 35mg
- Sodium : 660mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 10g
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