Little pot tamales

Name: Little pot tamales
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 4 cups masa mix for tamales; 1/2 cups lard; salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups green salsa; 2 cups pork, in medium cubes; corn husks

alexandra romero

The little pot tamales are a delight worthy of Mexican cuisine! This version is typical of Ocoyoacac, State of Mexico, and they are characterized by their small pot shape and being filled with sauce.

Did you know? Tamales are a recipe that Mexicans have enjoyed since pre-Hispanic times, but it has evolved with the introduction of new ingredients.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 21-03-2024

Preparation

30 mins

40 mins

Low

In a bowl, mix the tamale flour, lard, and salt until well combined and lumps are dissolved. Add the baking powder and chicken broth and mix for 10 to 15 minutes or until it doubles in size. Set aside. To form the little pot tamale: shape a ball the size of your hand and create a hole with your other hand, as if you were forming a little pot. Fill with a bit of pork, pour in some sauce, and close it. Then, wrap with the tamale leaves.

Cook the little pot tamales in a water bath for 40 minutes. Serve and accompany with atole.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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