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Tamales Recipe

Tamales Recipe

Traditional steamed corn dough filled with savory ingredients and wrapped in corn husks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 –25 corn husks
  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1½ cups broth
  • ½ cup lard or oil
  • 2 cups cooked filling chicken, pork, or beans
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Spices to taste

Method
 

  1. Soak corn husks.
  2. Prepare masa dough.
  3. Cook and season filling.
  4. Spread masa on husks.
  5. Add filling and fold.
  6. Steam until cooked.

Notes

  • Do not overfill
  • Keep husks moist
  • Check doneness before serving
  • Great for make-ahead meals