Tamales Recipe
Delicious and traditional tamales filled with your choice of savory ingredients, perfectly wrapped in masa and steamed for a festive meal.
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Servings: 12 tamales
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Filling options shredded chicken, pork, cheese, or vegetables
- Corn husks soaked in warm water
Instructions
- Soak corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the vegetable shortening until fluffy.
- Gradually add the masa mixture to the shortening, alternating with broth.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Take a soaked corn husk and spread about 2 tablespoons of masa dough on it.
- Add your desired filling in the center of the masa.
- Fold the sides of the husk over the masa and filling, then fold up the bottom.
- Repeat with remaining husks and dough.
- Place tamales upright in a steamer pot and steam for about 1 hour, until masa is firm.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g