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Tamales

Tamales

Homemade tamales can bring the family together for a fun cooking day. Fill them with your choice of meats or vegetables wrapped in corn dough, steamed to perfection.

Ready in 180 minutes · serves 12 · 250 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

180
min total
12
servings
250
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cupsmasa harina
  • 2 cupschicken broth
  • 1 cupvegetable oil
  • 2 cupsfilling (pork or chicken)
  • 20 piecescorn husks
  • 1 teaspoonsalt

Instructions

  1. 01

    Soak corn husks in warm water until pliable.

  2. 02

    In a bowl, mix masa harina with salt, oil, and broth until dough forms.

  3. 03

    Spread a spoonful of dough on each husk, add filling, and fold.

  4. 04

    Place tamales upright in a steamer and steam for 2 hours until firm.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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