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Tamales

Tamales

These traditional tamales are made with masa and filled with meats, cheese, or veggies, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed. They're a festive dish perfect for celebrations.

Ready in 180 minutes · serves 12 · 350 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

180
min total
12
servings
350
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cupsmasa harina
  • 2 cupspork filling
  • 12 piecescorn husks
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 2 cupswater

Instructions

  1. 01

    Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Mix masa harina, baking powder, and water to form a dough.

  3. 03

    Spread dough on husks, add filling, and wrap.

  4. 04

    Steam tamales for 2 hours until cooked.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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