TAMALES VERDES

Hey there! This one has been a request for some time,sorry it has taken me so long to do these. Making tamales is not hard it is just a time commitment. There are short cuts I share in the video to cut some time out,but I still felt I should share the traditional way with you. Making tamales is a act of service and love for those that receive them. In fact I was thinking that some homemade tamales would make a great Valentines gift for the Mexican in your life. Take your time and get the whole family in the kitchen to help you. This is a great weekend project. This recipe will make 25-30 tamales if this is too many for your family to eat place the extras in a zip lock bag and they will keep for up to a month in the freezer.

Good Luck!
Tina







ADD THE FOLLOWING 6 ingredients TO 8-10 CUPS BOILING WATER

1-2lbs chicken breast
1/2 bell pepper
Handful of cilantro
2 cloves garlic
1/3 white onion
2 maggie the chicken cubes


DOUGH

4 cups Tamale meseca
4-5 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup butter
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt

FILLING SAUCE

13 tomatillos
3-4 serrano chiles
2 cloves garlic
handful of cilantro
1/3 white onion
1-2 tsp salt

25-30 corn husks