Tamales Negros (Black Tamales) Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. squash seeds, toasted
• 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 x chile pasa, toasted
• 1 x chile guaque, toasted
• 1 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1/4 c. toasted bread crumbs
• 2 lb ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 2 ounce bitter chocolate, melted
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 lb boneless chicken
• 2 lb masa harina
• 6 c. water
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 lb butter or possibly margarine, melted

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