Zucchini Blossom Tamale with Rice Flour

Name: Zucchini Blossom Tamale with Rice Flour
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/2 cups lard; 4 cups Tres Estrellas® rice flour; salt; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups panela cheese, in strips; 2 cups zucchini blossoms, only the leaves, opened; 1/2 cups Jalapeño chile, without seeds or veins, sliced; corn husks, hydrated

Harina Tres Estrellas

Craving a rice flour tamale? Then you have to prepare this delicious zucchini blossom tamale with rice flour! Rice flour is perfect for making sweet and savory tamales, as its flavor is so rich that it complements any filling.

Did you know? In Mexico, the variety of tamales is immense and they can be made with corn husks, banana leaves, or even in a pot. What are your favorites?

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 02-09-2024

Preparation

20 mins

Low

In a mixing bowl, beat the lard with the paddle attachment for 5 to 8 minutes or until fluffy and turns white. When the lard is slightly fluffy, add the Tres Estrellas® rice flour, salt, and beat until you have a homogeneous dough. Gradually add the chicken broth to hydrate the dough.