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Tamales Recipe

A traditional Mexican dish made of masa and a variety of fillings, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
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Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Masa Dough

  • 4 cups Masa harina
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Lard
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Filling

  • 2 cups Shredded chicken
  • 1 cup Salsa verde
  • 24 pieces Dried corn husks soaked in warm water

Instructions 

  1. Soak the corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add chicken broth and lard to the masa mixture. Mix until smooth.
  4. Spread a small amount of masa dough onto each corn husk.
  5. Add a spoonful of shredded chicken and salsa verde onto the masa.
  6. Fold the sides of the husk in, then fold the bottom up to secure the filling.
  7. Place tamales in a steamer and steam for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  8. Let tamales cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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