or the Masa!).
After
ne lime before serving.
TAMALE DOUGH:
Place corn husk
(if using achiote substitute, add masa flour water mixture and return
Masa harina: This is cornmeal that
o boil.
Sift in masa harina and stir with a
in warm water.
(make masa by hand or with mixer
separate mixing bowl whisk masa harina flour, salt, sugar and
eady for the masa.
The Masa:
Place the masa mix and
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For the TAMALE CAKES coarsely puree 1 cup
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Combine the masa harina, 1/4 teaspoon salt
1. If you cannot find masa (ask where you buy tortillas)
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Prepare the tamale cakes by chopping 1 cup
small quantity of the masa floats when placed in a
br>Gradually beat the instant masa into the butter mixture, then
Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
Use as a filling with your favorite masa recipe for the best tamales you will ever taste.
eat finely or shred.
Tamale Dough:
Mix all ingedients
If using cornmeal in this recipe, whirl in a clean, dry
about 2 minutes. Mix in masa harina with your hands to
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Drain and save liquid from corn.
Mix corn, masa, chilies, butter, sugar, salt and cheese.
Add the corn liquid.
(If there isn't enough liquid to make 2/3 cup, add water for the remainder.)
Pour into buttered 8-inch square casserole. Set casserole into pan filled with boiling water and bake 45 to 60 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.
NOTES: FOR AUTHENTIC RESULTS, PREPARE RECIPE EXACTLY AS DIRECTED. MSG (ACCENT