Stuffed Tamale Ring with Chicken

Are you tired of typical tamales? This Stuffed Tamale Ring with Chicken gives a twist to the classic recipe; it’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy tamales.Mexican tamales can be sweet or savory and are wrapped in banana or corn leaves; they are steamed. You can share this recipe filled with green sauce and strips of chicken with your whole family in a practical way.
Ingredients
12
Servings
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 kilo tomatillo
  • 7 serrano chiles
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 onions
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 sprig fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for the filling
  • 1/2 onions, sliced, for the filling
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped, for the filling
  • 1 cup Poblano chile, sliced into strips, for the filling
  • 1/4 cups corn kernels, for the filling
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded, for the filling
  • salt, for the filling
  • pepper, for the filling
  • 250 grams lard, for the dough
  • chicken broth, for the dough
  • 750 grams masa mix for tamales, for the dough
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder, for the dough
  • 1 tablespoon salt, for the dough
  • corn husks
  • water, hot
  • sour cream, for serving
  • queso fresco, for serving
  • corn kernels, for serving
  • fresh cilantro, for presentation
Preparation
40 mins
1h 35 mins
Low
  • For the sauce, in a pot heat one tablespoon of oil and fry the tomatoes along with the chili, garlic, and onion for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are slightly soft.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, add the cilantro, and cook for 15 minutes. Let it cool slightly and blend until smooth.
  • Heat the other tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium heat and fry the sauce for about 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper. Let it cool.
  • For the filling, heat two tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, add the garlic, strips, corn kernels, and chicken, cook for about 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it cool.
  • For the dough: beat the shortening until pale and gradually add the chicken broth, tamale flour, baking powder, and salt, continue beating until you have a smooth and homogeneous dough.
  • Soak the tamale leaves in hot water for about 10 minutes or until softened.
  • In a greased and floured bundt pan, place some tamale dough, filling the pan halfway. Form a groove with the help of a spoon and add some sauce and filling, cover with more sauce and fill the pan to the top with the remaining dough. Cover with corn leaves and aluminum foil.
  • Cook in a water bath over medium heat for 1 hour or until cooked through.
  • Unmold and decorate with cream, fresh cheese, corn, and cilantro.

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