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Authentic Mexican Tamales |
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Serves: 4 Print this RecipeMargarita Romano makes this recipe from memory and didn't have any amounts written down, so we've done our best to translate it into measurable amounts! 1 bag Maseca instant corn masa mix (special corn flour) 1 pound lard from pork (manteca) 1 bag California dried red peppers 1 cup tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 clove garlic 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2 packages corn husks, (ojas de lote) Organize all of your own recipes with the Cook'n Recipe Software. Watch and see how easy it is! First, boil 4-5 chicken breasts in water, and save the leftover broth. Shred chicken, and set aside. Place the dried corn husks in water to soak, then set aside. For Salsa: Melt 1 spoonful of Manteca (lard) in a frying pan. When the pan is hot, add dried California peppers, then add tomatoes, onions and garlic. Add a little of the chicken broth, enough to moisten the dried peppers. Simmer for 1-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. The peppers don't need to be completely softened, just moistened a bit. Pour the mixture into a blender and blend to the desired salsa consistency. Pour into a bowl, then add salt to taste. For Tamales: Pour 3-4 cups of Maseca into a bowl, add about 1 tablespoon salt, then pour in enough chicken broth to moisten it to a doughy consistency. Then dig in with your hands and start mixing it up! Margarita says it doesn't turn out as well if you use a spoon. After about 1 minute of mixing, add 2 cups of melted Manteca (lard), and mix for another 4 minutes or so to a doughy consistency. Next, spoon some of the mixture into the softened corn husks (they were soaked in water ahead of time), and coat the inside of the husk with a thin layer of mixture. Add shredded chicken and salsa, then wrap and steam for about 20 minutes. Authentic Mexican Tamales is from the Cook'n Mexican collection. Click here to get this CD or download the recipes right now! Sign up for our free monthly newsletter, with recipes, cooking tips and more! Enjoy more recipes like this! Chicken Dorito Chicken Fajita Pizza Chimichangas Quesidillas with a Kick Taquitos and Guacamole Timberly's Fabulous Enchiladas Chicken and Black Beans Tostadas Chicken Taquitos Nacho Taco Salad Chicken Nachos |
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