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Tamales
Prep time
120 min
Portions
1
Difficulty
Medium
843
kcal
Nutrition · Per portion
Carbs
87.8 g
Protein
30.9 g
Fat
42.7 g
Ingredients
For 1 portion
- CornmealOr: Corn grits85 g
- LardOr: Butter35 g
- Chicken breastOr: Pork neck65 g
- Salsa roja30 ml
- Chicken broth90 ml
- Corn husksOr: Banana leaves, Phyllo dough2 Stk
- Cumin¼ tsp
- Garlic cloves1 Stk
Method
Step by step
- 1
Whip masa with broth and lard until fluffy.
- 2
Soak corn husks in warm water.
- 3
Prepare filling of pulled pork, chili or cheese.
- 4
Spread masa on the corn husk, place filling in the center.
- 5
Roll up corn husk and fold.
- 6
Steam tamales upright in a steamer for 60–90 min.
- 7
Serve with salsa.
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