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Tamales
Mexico
Made by entire families together — tamaladas. The Christmas food of Mexico. Each region has dozens of variations.
Mexican masa parcels — corn dough filled with chicken and chilli or sweet fillings, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. Made in enormous quantities for Christmas.
Prep
60 mins
Cook
90 mins
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
375 kcal
Serves
12
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1kgmasa harina corn flour
300glard or vegetable shortening
700mlwarm chicken stock
1 tspbaking powder
1 tspsalt
400gchicken in red chilli sauce
24dried corn husks, soaked
Method
1
Beat lard until fluffy. Add masa harina, stock, baking powder and salt. Beat until a piece floats in water.
2
Spread masa on soaked husks. Add filling. Fold and tie.
3
Steam standing upright for 90 minutes.
4
Leave 15 minutes before unwrapping.
Chef's Tip
The floating test is the traditional way to know the masa is properly aerated.
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