Tantalize Your Taste Buds with This Delicious Tamale Recipe

Tantalize Your Taste Buds with This Delicious Tamale Recipe

If you’re looking for a delicious tamale recipe that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further! This recipe will have your family begging for more. Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made with a corn-based dough and filled with various ingredients. They are usually steamed or boiled and served with a variety of sauces. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:
– 2 cups masa harina
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening
– 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
– 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
– 1/2 cup diced onion
– 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
– 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
– 1/2 cup diced jalapenos
– 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
– 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
– 1/2 cup shredded cheese
– 1/2 cup salsa
– 1/2 cup corn husks

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the masa harina, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cut the lard or vegetable shortening into small pieces and add to the dry ingredients. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Slowly add the chicken broth and mix until a soft dough forms.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the chicken, onion, bell peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, and salsa.

5. Soak the corn husks in hot water for 10 minutes.

6. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.

7. Place a corn husk on a flat surface and spread a ball of dough in the center.

8. Spoon the chicken mixture onto the center of the dough.

9. Fold the sides of the corn husk up and over the filling.

10. Place the tamales in a steamer basket and steam for 45 minutes.

11. Serve with your favorite salsa or sauce.

Enjoy this delicious tamale recipe and tantalize your taste buds!
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