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Tamales

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

  1. 01

    Soak corn husks in warm water to soften.

  2. 02

    Mix masa harina with water and spices.

  3. 03

    Spread masa on corn husks, add filling, and fold.

  4. 04

    Steam tamales for 1.5 hours until cooked through.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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