Top 5 Tamale Recipes

The day has come to settle accounts and pay what is due. If you got the figurine during the Three Kings celebration, then this February 2nd is your turn to host the tamale feast. We recommend making the tamales yourself, as this will give them a homemade flavor and you can serve them fresh. Today we present several options for you to choose from; this is our top 5: tamale recipes. Huitlacoche Tamales This is one of the most traditional recipes. You can serve it with cream and fresh cheese to add a different texture and flavor. Pair them with champurrado or even hot chocolate. Try to use fresh huitlacoche and not canned; it makes all the difference. View full recipe: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/guarniciones/tamales-de-huitlacoche Jarocho Tamales These tamales are spicy, filled with a chicken and dried chili stew. You only need five ingredients and a steamer or rice cooker; the rest is quite simple. Just make sure to pair these delicious tamales with fresh waters or even a jarocho chocolate. View full recipe: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/guarniciones/tamales-jarochos Tamales for Candelaria If it’s your first time making tamales, you might feel unsure about the preparation. If that's the case, we leave you this recipe for tamales filled with chicken and tomato, accompanied by a video tutorial that teaches you, step by step, how to achieve perfect tamales: fluffy and full of flavor. View full recipe: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/desayunos/tamales-para-la-candelaria Coconut and Pineapple Tamales We all love delicious sweet tamales, and to give a little twist to the traditional pink tamale flavor, we present this recipe. The canned pineapple and shredded coconut give a very different, almost tropical flavor to a very old recipe. We assure you that both kids and adults will enjoy it. View full recipe: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/botanas/antojitos-mexicanos/tamales-de-coco-con-pina Banana Leaf Tamales To serve a variety, we also leave you this recipe for coastal tamales, a variation that does not use the typical corn husk but banana leaves. You can choose the filling you like, but this time we recommend this one with pork in green sauce; enjoy! View full recipe: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/desayunos/tamales-en-hojas-de-platano