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Mexican Tamales

Prep time
1 h
Cook time
1 h 30 min
Servings
6
Total time
2 h 30 min
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Corn dough steamed in corn husks, often filled with spicy meat or vegetables. A labor of love and a true Mexican tradition.

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  1. 1

    Soak corn husks in warm water.

  2. 2

    Prepare the masa dough by mixing masa harina with fat and stock.

  3. 3

    Spread masa onto each husk, add filling, and fold.

  4. 4

    Steam for 60–90 minutes until firm.

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  • This recipe is written for 6 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
  • Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.

Serving profile

Pace
balanced kitchen flow
Kitchen load
a few moving parts, still manageable
Serving style
meant to land on the table for a group
Best for
weeknight cooking with fewer decisions

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