9 recipes of tamales you have never tried

If when cutting the king cake, you found the baby Jesus and now you have to host the tamale feast, we bring you a list of incredible tamales that you surely haven't tried. Surprise your family with these succulent recipes for different tamales!

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Lobster TamaleThis lobster tamale recipe is a delicious dish you can make right from your home kitchen. Tamales made from scratch with tamale flour come out much fresher and fluffier.See recipe
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GelatamalesTamales are a common dish in Mexican cuisine, and of course, their base is corn. In this version, we add gelatin, without losing the typical flavor or leaving corn out.See recipe
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Tamales of Zucchini Flower and Shredded BeefIf you love tamales, try these filled with zucchini flower and shredded beef. The masa for these tamales does not contain lard, making it a healthier version of these favorite snacks.See recipe
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Tamale Roll Stuffed with CochinitaThis cochinita-stuffed tamale roll is an easy recipe you can prepare for your next gathering. Cochinita pibil is usually eaten in tacos or panuchos, but it is also delicious in tamales.See recipe
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Tamale Stuffed with Chile and CheeseTamales will never be the same again, filled with jalapeño pepper and asadero cheese, topped with tomato sauce. Reinvent yourself in the kitchen by preparing a fun version of rajas tamales that no one will be able to resist.See recipe
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Tamales de Elote with CajetaThese delicious corn tamales with cajeta are an easy Mexican recipe that you will love. We tell you how to make the tamales starting from the tamale dough, so they come out moister and fluffier.See recipe
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Table Chocolate TamalesDo you accompany your tamales with hot chocolate? Better prepare these Table Chocolate Tamales. This Mexican recipe for sweet tamales will delight you.See recipe
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Sweet Tamal RingWith this sweet tamal ring, you can celebrate Candlemas Day, and it will be enough for everyone. This ring is made with blackberry and cream cheese, and the traditional corn masa for tamal is painted pink. The filling consists of fruits like pineapple and blackberry jam.See recipe
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Habanero TamalesEnjoy Candlemas Day with some spicy habanero tamales. This tamale recipe will teach you how to make them from scratch, and you will love the delicious roasted habanero sauce.Which tamale recipe sounds the best to you?See recipe