Name: Vegan Tamales with Mushrooms al Pibil
Prep time: 100 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 50 grams achiote; 2 cloves garlic, roasted; 1/4 onions, roasted; 1 1/2 cups orange juice, sour; 1/4 tablespoons cumin seeds, roast; 1/2 tablespoons oregano; 3 cups button mushrooms; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cups white onion, finely chopped; 150 grams vegetable shortening, for the dough; 4 cups masa mix for tamales, for the dough; 1 cup vegetable broth, for the dough; 1 tablespoon baking powder, for the dough; salt; banana leaf; onion, pickled, for serving

Preparation

40 mins

Low

For the marinade, blend the achiote with garlic, onion, orange juice, cumin, and oregano. In a medium skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion, add the mushrooms, cook for 3 minutes or until they start to release their juices, and pour in the marinade. Cook for 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.