Mexican Tamales

Name: Mexican Tamales
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters chopped almonds, toasted; 1 teaspoons chili powder; 1 Tbsp cider vinegar; 1 package corn husks; 59 milliliters minced fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoons ground coriander; 0 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 454 grams ground pork or beef; 710 milliliters Masa Harina flour; 118 milliliters chopped onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tart apple, peeled and chopped; 283 grams can tomato puree; 237 milliliters water; 237 milliliters lard or shortening

The recipe Mexican Tamales is ready in around 1 hour and 5 minutes and is definitely an awesome gluten free and dairy free option for lovers of Mexican food. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 8g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up parsley, coarsely ground pepper, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Immerse husks in water; cover. Soak overnight.

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Water

Mix flour and water to form dough; cover.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Water

Let stand 30 minutes. In large bowl, beat lard and salt until mixture resembles beaten egg whites (about 6 minutes).

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Egg Whites

Lard

Salt

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Bowl

Add dough 2 tablespoons at a time, beating constantly.

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Dough

In large skillet, cook the pork, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

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Garlic

Onion

Meat

Pork

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Frying Pan

Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Cool slightly.

Pat husks dry with paper towels and spread about 2 tablespoons dough (1/8- to 1/16-in. thick) on each, leaving 1-in. border. Top with 1 tablespoon filling.

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Spread

Dough

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Paper Towels

Roll. Tie in center.

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Roll

Place upright, folded end down, in Dutch oven with steam rack or oven-proof inverted plate on bottom.

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Dutch Oven

Oven

Add 1 cup water or chicken broth. Bring to boil; cover and steam for 45 minutes, adding water as needed. When done, husk should peel back easily from dough.

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Chicken Broth