Kissed Tamales
Traditional Mexican tamales with a sweet and savory twist, perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Dense Corn Masa
- ●2 cups Kissed Chicken Filling
- ●1 cup Flour
- ●12-15 Tamales
- ●1/4 cup Lard or Vegetable Shortening
- ●2 cups Chicken Broth
- ●1 Egg
- ●1/2 cup Sour Cream
- ●1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
- ●1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
Soak the corn husks in water for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa, lard or shortening, and chicken broth. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the chicken filling ingredients.
- 4
To assemble the tamales, spread a thin layer of the dough onto a corn husk, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- 5
Place a tablespoon of the chicken filling in the center of the dough.
- 6
Fold the sides of the corn husk over the filling, and then roll the tamale up, folding the top over to seal.
- 7
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling ingredients.
- 8
Steam the tamales for 1-2 hours, or until the dough is cooked through and the filling is hot.
- 9
Serve the tamales with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro.