Tamales Recipe
Handmade daily in our kitchen. Choose two: beef with red sauce, green corn with green sauce.
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Ingredients
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Tamale Dough
Beef Filling with Red Sauce
Green Corn Filling with Green Sauce
Assembly and Cooking
Method
Tamale Dough
- 1
Prepare the Corn Husk
Soak the corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together lard and broth, then mix into the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Beef Filling with Red Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Seasoning
Stir in chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Set aside to cool.
Green Corn Filling with Green Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Corn Filling
In a bowl, combine fresh corn, chopped green chiles, cream cheese, green salsa, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly and Cooking
- 6
Assemble the Tamales
Take a soaked corn husk and spread about 1/4 cup of the tamale dough onto the center. Add 2 tablespoons of either beef filling or green corn filling on top. Fold the sides of the husk over the filling, then fold the bottom up to secure.
- 7
Steam the Tamales
Place the tamales upright in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the dough is firm and pulls away from the husk easily.
