{"id":814,"date":"2021-09-09T16:24:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T16:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/androthemes.com\/themes\/wp\/cookiteer\/?post_type=cp_recipe&#038;p=814"},"modified":"2021-11-09T21:17:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T21:17:21","slug":"tamales","status":"publish","type":"cp_recipe","link":"https:\/\/sonoratortillas.ca\/us\/recipe\/tamales\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamales"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>It is corn time and time to do something with those husks. What you ask? Tamales, of course! Not a quick fix for dinner but well worth the effort. Fill them with salsa verde chicken, refried beans and cheese or red chili pork. Mouth watering isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/tastesbetterfromscratch.com\/mexican-tamales\/<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-VotXWe\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-VotXWe\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"4\">4<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Masa Harina<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-vayriD\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-vayriD\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"3\">3<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Broth<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-description\">Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable<\/span>\t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-EhTWbi\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-EhTWbi\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Baking Powder<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-FpJMYx\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-FpJMYx\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Salt<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-fPYsLb\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-fPYsLb\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Cumin<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-lozOPv\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-lozOPv\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1.3333333333333\">1 &#8531;<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Lard<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-KbwZXt\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-KbwZXt\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"8\">8<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">oz<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Package of Dried Corn Husks<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\">Filling Ideas<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-KTOPDD\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-KTOPDD\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Red Chili Pork<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-jOykKR\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-jOykKR\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Salsa Verde Chicken<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-NorMtJ\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-NorMtJ\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Beans and Cheese<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-control ct-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient-checkbox custom-checkbox\">\n\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"custom-control-input\" id=\"ingredient-OeoITf\"><br \/>\n\t        <label class=\"custom-control-label\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" for=\"ingredient-OeoITf\"><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t          \t          \t          \t          <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Authentic Mexican Rice<\/span><br \/>\n\t          \t          \t        <\/label>\n\t      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-directions\">\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 1\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Soak the corn husks in a bowl of very hot water for 30 minutes or until softened.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 2\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Prepare desired fillings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 3\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Make the masa dough: in a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the lard and 2 tablespoons of broth until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Combine the masa flour, baking powder, salt and cumin in a separate bowl; stir into the lard mixture and beat well with an electric mixer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 4\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Add the broth, little by little to form a very soft dough. Beat on high speed for several minutes. The dough should spread like creamy peanut butter and be slightly sticky. Cover the mixing bowl with a damp paper towel, to keep the dough from drying out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 5\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Assemble the tamales: lay a corn husk, glossy side up, on the counter with the wide end at the top. Scoop about \u00bc cup of dough onto the top, center of the corn husk. Lay a piece of plastic wrap over the dough and use your hands to press and spread the masa into a thin layer, about \u00bc inch thick. Keep the dough spread along the top half of the corn husk to allow plenty of room to fold the bottom husk up, when it\u2019s time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 6\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Place 1-2 tablespoons of desired filling in a line down the center of the dough. (You don\u2019t want too much filling).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 7\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Fold in one long side of the husk over the filling. Fold in the other long side, overlapping the first (like folding a brochure). Fold the bottom of the husk up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 8\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Tying tamales (optional): You don\u2019t have to tie a corn husk string around the tamales \u2013 it does take more time and they will hold together without it. However, if you\u2019re making multiple fillings tying ones of a certain kind can help to identify them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 9\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Cook on the stove-top or Instant Pot: Add water to the bottom of your steamer or instant pot. (About 1 cup for IP and a few cups for a steamer pot \u2013 don\u2019t fill above the steamer rack.) Lay a few extra corn husks on the bottom rack to keep the tamales from falling through and any boiling water from directly touching them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 10\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Place tamales standing upright, with their open end up, just tightly enough to keep them standing. If using a steamer pot, lay a few soaked corn husks or a wet towel over the top of the tamales before closing the lid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 11\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Steamer: bring water to a boil (in Mexico they would often place a coin at the bottom of the steamer and when the coin started to tap in the pot you know the water was boiling.) Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and steam for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check them after 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 12\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Instant Pot: Cook on Manual\/High Pressure for 25 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, and then quick release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 13\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>To test if the tamales are done: Remove one and try to pull the husk off. If the husk pulls away cleanly from the tamale they\u2019re done. If the dough is still sticky or wet looking, cook them for 5-10 minutes longer and try again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 14\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Store leftover tamales in the refrigerator for 5-7 days depending on the freshness of your ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1364,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-814","cp_recipe","type-cp_recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","cp_recipe_category-mains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sonoratortillas.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cooked_recipe\/814","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sonoratortillas.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cooked_recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sonoratortillas.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cp_recipe"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sonoratortillas.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sonoratortillas.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=814"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sonoratortillas.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1364"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sonoratortillas.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}