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Tamales
Tamales are a beloved traditional Mexican dish filled with various ingredients and wrapped in corn masa. They're ideal for gatherings and holidays due to the labor-intensive nature of their preparation.
Ready in 180 minutes · serves 12 · 400 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
180
min total
12
servings
400
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 4 cupsmasa harina
- 2 lbspork shoulder
- 1 cupchicken broth
- 24 piecescorn husks
- 1 pieceonion
- 2 tbspchili powder
- 1 tbspcumin
- 2 tspsalt
Instructions
- 01
Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes.
- 02
Cook pork shoulder with onions and spices until tender, then shred.
- 03
Mix masa harina with broth to form dough, then spread on soaked husks, add filling, and fold.
- 04
Steam tamales for about 1 hour until firm.
