Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 350kcal 17%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 300mg 12%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Tamales

Name: Tamales
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: 25 large dried corn husks, each measuring about 8 inches long by 6 inches wide (about 6 ounces; 170g); 1 cup lard, vegetable shortening, or duck fat (6 ounces; 170g), softened; 3 1/3 cups masa harina (12 3/4 ounces; 361g) (see notes); 1 1/4 teaspoons (6g) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond crystal kosher salt; if using table salt use half as much by volume; 2 cups (475ml) homemade chicken, pork, or beef broth or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth; 1 recipe rojos de puerco, pollo con chicharrón, or birria for filling the tamales; Queso, crema, salsa, and/or hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Prep 1h

Cook 4h

Total 5h

This traditional tamales recipe is filled with choice of meat and wrapped in a flavorful corn dough. With a savory filling, tender masa, and a rich aroma of corn husks, these tamales are a delicious and traditional Mexican dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings.