Order (two Tamales With Beans) Recipe

Time2h

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Soak corn husks
Place dried corn husks in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Weigh them down with a plate to keep submerged. Let soak for 30 minutes until pliable, then drain and pat dry.
2
Prepare masa dough
In a large bowl, whisk masa harina with 1 cup warm water and 1 cup cold water until smooth. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tsp tamal seasoning (or salt). Mix well. Let rest 10 minutes to hydrate.
3
Flavor beans (optional)
In a small pan, warm the cooked pinto beans with a pinch of salt. Mash slightly to a chunky consistency if desired. Combine with mashed pinto beans to create a cohesive filling, or keep as separate fillings if preferred.
4
Prepare bean fillings
Divide the bean mixture into two portions. One portion can be mashed smooth for a spread, the other left chunky for texture inside the tamales.

5
Spread masa on husks
Pat husks dry. Spread about 2 to 3 tablespoons of masa onto the center of each husk, forming a thin rectangle leaving about 1 inch of husk at the bottom to fold.
6
Add fillings
Spoon a line of bean filling (about 2 tablespoons) down the center of the masa. If using two types of beans, place one type on top of the other or layer them lightly.
7
Roll tamales
Fold the sides of the husk toward the center and roll from the bottom up, enclosing the filling. Tie with a thin strip of husk or leave as is if flexible.
8
Arrange for steaming
Place rolled tamales upright in a steamer basket, open end up. Ensure they are snug but not packed too tightly.

9
Steam tamales
Fill bottom of steamer with water just below the basket. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and steam tamales for 60 to 90 minutes, checking water level occasionally. Tamales are done when masa separates from the husk and is firm.
10
Rest and serve
Remove tamales from steamer and let rest 10 minutes. Unwrap carefully and serve with warm salsa or pico de gallo and shredded cheese if desired.