Meals Matter

Basic Masa Tamales

Contributed By: lizbeth
Mexican cooking for Dummies

How To

Ingredients

1/2 c Sauce for filling

1 c Chicken stock

1t Baking soda

1 1/2 t Salt

1 3/4 c Dry masa harina moistened with 1 C warm water and then chilled

1/2 c Cold lard or veg shortening

1 - 8 Ox pk dried corn husks softened

Filling and sauce

Sour cream for garnish

Preparation

Mix stock, 1/2 c sauce, baking soda and salt, set aside

Beat with electric mixer till light- approxim. 6 minutes, adding stock slowly while continuing to beat on med. Turn mixer on high and add lard, 1 T at a time, beat till light and fluffly. Drop 1 T in cold water. if it floats, it is done, if not, continue beating.

Fill and wrap tamales.

Steam 1 hr 15 min.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 2 hours
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 1.5 hours
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree