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Makes 20 tamales
Ingredients
For the coconut mango mixture
1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 cup shredded coconut
¼ cup sugar in the raw
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (seeds added to mixture)
â…“ cup coconut milk
For the tamale dough
2 cups masa harina
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 ½ cups coconut mango mixture
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
For the ginger butter
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
½ stick butter
Directions
For the mango mixture
In a medium saucepan place all ingredients in a pan and bring to a low simmer, cook for about 10 minutes and cool.
For the tamale dough
In a large mixing bowl combine the masa harina, lime zest with the mango coconut mixture and butter , mix well. A little at a time mix the lard into the masa harina until full incorporated. Mix in the baking powder and the salt and mix well. In a kitchen aid or with an electric mixer, mix the lard until fluffy or about five minutes. A little at a time mix the lard into the masa harina until full incorporated. Mix in the baking powder and the salt and mix well. The dough is ready (well mixed) when a small piece of the dough floats in a glass of cold water.
For the wrappers
For corn husk wrappers, place the corn husks in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, take out and cool slightly before handling. For the banana leaf wrappers, pass the banana leaf over the gas stove until soft and pliable, about 1-2 minutes.
For the ginger butter
Mix the butter and ginger until smooth.
To assemble tamales
In the center of each banana leaf or corn husk, place about 3-4 tablespoons of masa harina and mango mixture. Fold over the banana leaf or corn husk like you are folding a present. Tying the wrapped package with either corn husk ties or banana leaf ties, or kitchen twine.
Place the wrapped tamales in a steamer and cover the top of the tamales with a kitchen towel (to prevent drips form making tamales soggy). Steam tamales on a medium heat for about 45-60 minutes or until soft and cooked through.
Serve with butter on the tamales.
March 24th, 2011 § § permalink
Makes 20 tamales
Ingredients
For the green chili chicken
1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium
1 medium tomato, chopped medium
1 fresh bay leaf
2 cups water
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime zest
½ pound (2-3) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, deseeded and chopped
1-2 jalapenos, roasted, peeled, deseeded and chopped
For the tamale dough
2 cups masa harina
2 cups chicken stock, reserved from poached chicken
½ cup lard
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime zest
For the cilantro sauce
2 cups cilantro leaves
Juice of 2 limes
½ cup avocado oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
Directions
For the green chili chicken
In a medium saucepan, combine the onion, tomato, bay leaf, water, cumin, salt, and lime zest and chicken, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Strain, reserving the liquid, and discard the bay leaves. When chicken is cool, shred the meat by pulling apart the fibers using a fork or your fingers. Place shredded meat into a medium bowl and add poblano and jalapeno chilies. Mix and set aside.
For the tamale dough
In a large mixing bowl combine the masa harina, lime zest with 2 cups of the reserved chicken liquid, mix well. In a kitchen aid or with an electric mixer, mix the lard until fluffy or about five minutes. A little at a time mix the lard into the masa harina until fully incorporated. Mix in the baking powder and the salt and mix well. The dough is ready (well mixed) when a small piece of the dough floats in a glass of cold water.
For the wrappers
For corn husk wrappers, place the corn husks in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, take out and cool slightly before handling. For the banana leaf wrappers, pass the banana leaf over the gas stove until soft and pliable, about 1-2 minutes.
For assembling the tamales
In the center of each banana leaf or corn husk, place about 3-4 tablespoons of masa harina mixture. Flatten with a spoon leaving about 1 inch around each border of either the banana leaf or corn husk. Atop that place about 2 tablespoons meat mixture. Fold over the banana leaf or corn husk like you are folding a present. Tying the wrapped package with either corn husk ties or banana leaf ties, or kitchen twine.
Place the wrapped tamales in a steamer and cover the top of the tamales with a kitchen towel (to prevent drips form making tamales soggy). Steam tamales on medium heat for about 45-60 minutes or until soft and cooked through. Serve with sauce.
For the cilantro sauce
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour in a bowl and spoon atop tamales.
March 24th, 2011 § § permalink
Makes 20 tamales
Ingredients
For the red chili pork
10 small red dried chilies
2 cups water
1 medium tomato, chopped medium
1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted
1 pound pork butt
1 teaspoon salt
1 fresh bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the tamale dough
2 cups masa harina
2 cups chicken stock, reserved from poached chicken
½ cup lard
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime zest
For the mole negro sauce
2-3 dried ancho chilies
2 dried guajillo chilies
2-3 cloves garlic
1 medium yellow onion
½ cup raw almonds
3 whole cloves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons raisins
1 ounce dark chocolate
2 cups chicken stock
Directions
For the red chili pork
Place all ingredients (except herbs) in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until pork is falling apart soft. Take off heat and cool. Discard bay leaf. Shred the pork by pulling apart the fibers using a fork or your fingers. Place shredded meat into a medium bowl and add fresh herbs. Mix and set aside.
For the tamale dough
In a large mixing bowl combine the masa harina, lime zest with 2 cups of the reserved chicken liquid, mix well. In a kitchen aid or with an electric mixer, mix the lard until fluffy or about five minutes. A little at a time mix the lard into the masa harina until full incorporated. Mix in the baking powder and the salt and mix well. The dough is ready (well mixed) when a small piece of the dough floats in a glass of cold water.
For the wrappers
For corn husk wrappers, place the corn husks in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, take out and cool slightly before handling. For the banana leaf wrappers, pass the banana leaf over the gas stove until soft and pliable, about 1-2 minutes.
For the mole negro sauce
Preheat oven to 425ËšF.On a large sheet tray combine, chilies, garlic, onion, almonds, cloves, peppercorns, coriander, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds and place in oven and char all items. Place all charred items in a medium saucepan and combine raisins and stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes or until all items are soft. Take off heat and cool. Place in blender and blend until smooth.
For assembling the tamales
In the center of each banana leaf or corn husk, place about 3-4 tablespoons of masa harina mixture. Flatten with a spoon leaving about 1 inch around each border of either the banana leaf or corn husk. Atop that place about 2 tablespoons meat mixture. Fold over the banana leaf or corn husk like you are folding a present. Tying the wrapped package with either corn husk ties or banana leaf ties, or kitchen twine.
Place the wrapped tamales in a steamer and cover the top of the tamales with a kitchen towel (to prevent drips form making tamales soggy). Steam tamales on medium heat for about 45-60 minutes or until soft and cooked through. Serve with sauce.
March 24th, 2011 § § permalink
Makes 20 tamales
Ingredients
For the black bean squash
2 cups cooked squash (winter squash or zucchini), cubed
1 cup black beans, dried and cooked or canned
1 red pepper, roasted, destemmed, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
1 jalapeno, roasted, destemmed, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup goat cheese, crumbled
For the tamale dough
2 cups masa harina
2 cups chicken stock, reserved from poached chicken
½ cup lard
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime zest
For spicy red pepper sauce
2 red bell peppers, roasted, destemmed, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, roasted, destemmed, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
Juice and zest of 1 lime
¼ cup champagne or citrus champagne vinegar
¼ cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
Directions
For the black bean squash
Place all ingredients (except herbs) in a medium mixing bowl and combine. Set aside.
For the tamale dough
In a large mixing bowl combine the masa harina, lime zest with 2 cups of the reserved chicken liquid, mix well. In a kitchen aid or with an electric mixer, mix the lard until fluffy or about five minutes. A little at a time mix the lard into the masa harina until full incorporated. Mix in the baking powder and the salt and mix well. The dough is ready (well mixed) when a small piece of the dough floats in a glass of cold water.
For the wrappers
For corn husk wrappers, place the corn husks in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, take out and cool slightly before handling. For the banana leaf wrappers, pass the banana leaf over the gas stove until soft and pliable, about 1-2 minutes.
For assembling the tamales
In the center of each banana leaf or corn husk, place about 3-4 tablespoons of masa harina mixture. Flatten with a spoon leaving about 1 inch around each border of either the banana leaf or corn husk. Atop that place about 2 tablespoons bean mixture. Fold over the banana leaf or corn husk like you are folding a present. Tying the wrapped package with either corn husk ties or banana leaf ties, or kitchen twine.
Place the wrapped tamales in a steamer and cover the top of the tamales with a kitchen towel (to prevent drips form making tamales soggy). Steam tamales on a medium heat for about 45-60 minutes or until soft and cooked through.
For the spicy red pepper sauce
In a blender place all ingredients, blend until smooth.