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Tamales

Tamales

Tamales are a traditional Mexican comfort food made with masa dough filled with meats and spices. They are perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.

Ready in 180 minutes · serves 12 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

180
min total
12
servings
500
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cupsmasa harina
  • 2 poundspork shoulder
  • 2 cupschicken broth
  • 20 piecescorn husks
  • 1 tablespoonchili powder
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1 teaspoonsalt

Instructions

  1. 01

    Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Cook pork shoulder with spices until tender, then shred.

  3. 03

    Mix masa harina with chicken broth to create dough.

  4. 04

    Spread dough on corn husk, fill with pork, and roll.

  5. 05

    Steam tamales for 1.5 hours.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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