Spoon Tamales

Name: Spoon Tamales
Prep time: 110 min
Cook time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 kilo dough; 250 grams lard; salt; 3 cups chicken broth; 5 tomatoes, roasted; 5 guajillo chiles, rehydrated and seedless; 2 cloves garlic, roasted; salt; water; 1/2 onions; 1 kilo pork ribs, in medium cubes; 2 cups meat cooking broth; banana leaf, roasted

alexandra romero

The famous spoon tamales from Veracruz are one of the most delicious, but they are also little known. What makes them different? The dough is much more liquid, so you have to eat them with a spoon. Give them a try!

According to experts, spoon tamales are of Totonac origin. Like most tamales, they are made with corn dough, chicken broth, lard, pork meat, spices, chiles, and more. However, these Veracruz tamales are wrapped in banana leaves.

It is worth mentioning that there are other spoon tamales, but these are typical of Yucatecan cuisine. They are made with corn dough, chicken, pork, epazote, and tomato. They are also a delight, but on this occasion, we will show you how to make the Veracruz recipe.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 30-01-2025

Preparation

30 mins

1h 20 mins

Medium

In a bowl, mix the lard with your hands until it softens and all lumps are removed, combine the dough and the lard until integrated, then add salt and pour in the broth gradually until obtaining a medium consistency. Set aside. Cook the meat with water, onion, and salt for 1 hour. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve 2 cups of broth from the cooking for the tamale sauce.