Looking for a delicious and authentic tamale recipe? Look no further than Delia’s Tamales! These mouth-watering traditional Mexican treats are the perfect dish to share with friends and family. Here is the recipe, complete with ingredients and instructions.
First, prepare the filling. You can use any type of meat or vegetables, but traditional tamale fillings include pork, chicken, or chili and cheese. For this recipe, we will use pork.
Ingredients:
– 2 lbs of pork shoulder
– 1 onion
– 3 cloves of garlic
– 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper
– 1 tsp of cumin powder
– 1 tsp of chili powder
– 3 cups of chicken stock
Instructions:
1. Cut the pork shoulder into small cubes and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat and add the pork.
3. Cook until the pork is browned on all sides.
4. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
5. Add the cumin and chili powder and stir.
6. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 2-3 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
8. Remove the pork from the pot and shred with a fork.
Next, prepare the masa dough.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of masa harina
– 1 tsp of baking powder
– 1 tsp of salt
– 2 cups of chicken stock
– 1 cup of vegetable shortening
Instructions:
1. Mix the masa harina, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add the chicken stock and mix to create a dough.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the vegetable shortening until light and fluffy.
4. Add the masa dough to the shortening and beat until well combined.
Now it’s time to assemble the tamales!
Ingredients:
– Corn husks
– Prepared pork filling
– Prepared masa dough
Instructions:
1. Soak the corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes.
2. Take one corn husk and spread a thin layer of prepared masa dough onto the center.
3. Add a spoonful of prepared pork filling onto the center of the masa dough.
4. Roll the corn husk tightly around the filling and secure the ends with a piece of string.
5. Repeat with the remaining corn husks, filling, and masa dough.
6. Place the tamales in a steamer basket and steam for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the masa dough is cooked through.
Serve your delicious Delia’s Tamales hot, plain or with your favorite salsa and enjoy this authentic Mexican dish with friends and family. Happy Cooking!