Tamales
Categories : Main Dishes
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Servings 15
Ingredients
- 3/4 Lb Shortening
- 1 Tsp Malher Garlic Powder
- 1 Habanero Pepper
- 1 Large Tomato Sliced
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 2 Round Red Recado
- 1 Large Onion Sliced
- 1 Tsp Salt
- Plantain Leaf Or Aluminum Foil
- 5 Lbs Ground Corn
- 2 Tsp Comino
- 1 Sweet Pepper Chopped
- 1/2 Tsp Thyme
- 1 Large Can Grace Green Peas Sweet
- 1 Large Chicken 3-4 Lbs
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken. Clean Chicken, Cut Up And Season With All Above Seasonings, Except Grace Green Peas Sweet.
- Bring To Boil And Use Sufficient Water To Cover Chicken. Simmer Until Chicken Is Fork Tender.
- Remove Chicken From Liquid. To Chicken Liquid, Mix 1 Pound Ground Corn With Water And Strain To Make Smooth. Add This Mixture To Chicken Broth.
- In A Medium Sized Bowl Put Masa (Corn), 1/2 Tsp Salt & Shortening. Mix Well.
- Make Round Balls And Flatten In Palms Of Hands. Set Aside.
- Test Chicken For Tenderness.
- Add Sweet Pepper And Tomatoes.
- Let Simmer For 5 Minutes More And Taste.
- Drop Corn Balls In Pot (Water Should Be Sufficient To Cover Balls).
- Cook For Another 20-25 Minutes. Serve Hot Plates.
