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Hard 1 hr 50 min~380 kcal 6/10
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Tamales
Masa dough spreads over corn husks, fills with red chicken sauce, and steams into Mexico's essential comfort food.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 8~410 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
70 min prep 75 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 35 min- Prep1 h 10 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 20 pcs Dried corn husks
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Masa harina
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Baking powder
- 120 g Butter
- 2.5 glass(~500 ml) Chicken broth
- 500 g Cooked shredded chicken
- 4 pcs Dried hot chiles
- 3 pcs Tomatoes
- 2 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soften the corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 2
Soak the dried hot chiles in hot water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Blend the chiles, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, and salt and cook for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce to make the filling.
- 5
Beat the masa harina, baking powder, butter, and chicken broth until a soft dough forms.
- 6
Spread dough on a corn husk and add the chicken filling.
- 7
Close the husks and stand the tamales upright in a steamer basket.
- 8
Steam the packets for 60 minutes.
1 hr60:00
💡 Tip: Keeping the masa dough light and spreadable prevents the tamales from turning dry in the steamer.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with salsa roja, lime, and chopped onion.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
20
g protein
48
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 46%Fat 35%
GI 7 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tamales make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Tamales take?
Prep 70 minutes, cooking 75 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 155 minutes in total.Is Tamales difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tamales have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 48g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Tamales contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tamales belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Tamales need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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