Tamale with Chili
This is a traditional Mexican dish made with masa, filled with seasoned meat, and steamed until tender. Served with a homemade chili sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Jalapeno - 1, chopped
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Tomatoes - 2, chopped
- Corn husks - 20, soaked in water
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 tablespoon
- Pork shoulder - 1 pound, cooked and shredded
- Chicken broth - 1 1/2 cups
- Masa harina - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, mix the masa harina with the chicken broth until a dough forms.
- In another bowl, mix the shredded pork with the chili powder, cumin, and minced garlic.
- Spread a spoonful of the masa dough onto a soaked corn husk, then top with a spoonful of the pork mixture.
- Fold the corn husk around the filling, then repeat with the remaining husks and filling.
- Steam the tamales for 2 hours, or until the masa is firm and the tamales are cooked through.
- While the tamales are steaming, make the chili sauce by sautéing the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno in a pan until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
- Blend the chili sauce until smooth, then serve with the tamales.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g