Tamal De Pollo O Chancho Recipe
Tamale made of corn w/ chicken or pork.
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Ingredients
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Tamale Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare Corn Husks
Soak the corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes to soften them.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine corn masa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add vegetable oil or lard and chicken or pork broth until a smooth dough forms. The dough should be fluffy and spreadable.
- 3
Prepare Filling
In another bowl, mix the shredded chicken or pork with red chili sauce (if using) to add flavor.
- 4
Assemble Tamales
Take a soaked corn husk, spread about 1/4 cup of the masa dough in the center, leaving some space at the edges. Place 2 tablespoons of the meat filling on top of the dough. Fold the sides of the husk over the filling and then fold up the bottom to secure the tamale.
- 5
Steam Tamales
Place the tamales upright in a steamer pot. Cover with additional corn husks or a cloth and steam for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the masa easily separates from the husk.
- 6
Serve
Let tamales cool slightly before serving. Serve with additional chili sauce, if desired.
