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Tamales
Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made with masa dough filled with all kinds of delicious ingredients. A bit of work, but the end result is incredibly rewarding!
Ready in 180 minutes · serves 12 · 300 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
180
min total
12
servings
300
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 4 cupsmasa harina
- 2 cupswater
- 2 cupsfilling (meat or veggies)
- 12 piecescorn husks
- 1 tbspspices
Instructions
- 01
Soak corn husks in warm water to soften.
- 02
Mix masa harina with water and spices.
- 03
Spread masa on corn husks, add filling, and fold.
- 04
Steam tamales for 1.5 hours until cooked through.