How to make red tamales
Helena Gómez
The red tamales are a classic of Mexican cuisine and one of the most popular recipes for celebrations, parties, and family breakfasts. Their combination of fluffy corn dough, red chili sauce, and pork or chicken filling makes them a dish full of flavor and tradition. Although making tamales at home may seem complicated, with this recipe you'll learn how to make red tamales step by step and easily.The secret to good homemade red tamales lies in the dough, the seasoning of the sauce, and the steaming process. They are perfect for sharing on special occasions like Day of the Dead, Candlemas Day, national holidays, or any occasion.If you want to learn how to make red tamales with the authentic taste of Mexican cuisine, here you'll find the complete recipe. Don't miss it!
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Ingredients
20
Servings
  • 1 kilo masa dough
  • 1/2 liters chicken broth
  • 400 grams lard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt , if you want sweeter tamales, just add a pinch
  • 50 banana leaves, to wrap the tamales
  • 750 grams tomato , peeled, for the filling
  • 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped, for the filling
  • 1 tablespoon lard, for the filling
  • 1 onion, finely chopped, for the filling
  • 6 serrano chiles, finely chopped, for the filling
  • 300 grams chicken thigh, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt , to taste
  • aromatic herbs, to taste
Preparation
3h
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Medium
  • Beat the dough and the broth.
  • Separately, beat the lard (until fluffy) and add it to the dough, beating both together.
  • Add the baking powder and salt, and mix well.
  • Place a spoonful of dough on each tamale leaf, add the filling, fold them, and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Tamal Filling:Cook the tomatoes with 1/2 cup of water and salt.
  • When cooked, blend the tomatoes with the cilantro.
  • In the lard, sauté the onion, then add the chili and the blended mixture. Add the shredded chicken and let it season.

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