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    Tamales - Delicious mexican recipe with step-by-step instructions

    Tamales

    Corn masa steamed in corn husks with filling

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups masa harina
    • 1 cup lard or vegetable shortening
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • Filling (pork, chicken, or vegetables)
    • Corn husks, soaked
    • Salsa verde or roja

    Instructions

    1. Beat lard until fluffy
    2. Mix in masa and broth to form soft dough
    3. Spread masa on corn husk
    4. Add spoonful of filling
    5. Fold husk and steam upright for 1-1.5 hours
    6. Serve with salsa