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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
- 01
Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes.
- 02
Cook pork shoulder with spices until tender, then shred.
- 03
Mix masa harina with chicken broth to create dough.
- 04
Spread dough on corn husk, fill with pork, and roll.
- 05
Steam tamales for 1.5 hours.