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Ingredients
- 10 x dry corn husks
- 1Â 1/2 c. masa harina
- 1Â 1/4 c. chicken stock
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 c. shredded cooked chicken
- 3 x guajillo chiles seeded, deviened
- 1 x ancho chile seeded, deviened
- 1 med onion
- 4 x garlic cloves
- 5 med tomatillos
- 2 med green tomatoes
- 15 x black pepppercorns
- 7 whl cloves
- 3 lrg fresh hoja santa leaves
- Â Â (or possibly 5 dry hoja santa leaves)
- 3 Tbsp. lard or possibly vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp. masa harina
- 3 Tbsp. water
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl soak the corn husks for 30 min.
- In another bowl, add in the masa harina and salt and with a whisk, mix well. Slowly add in the chicken stock to the masa harina and mix well till a dough-like consistency. Make 10 ping-pong ball size balls of dough.
- In a plastic-lined tortilla press (both sides), press out each ball of dough to create a 5-inch round (about the size of the press). Carefully remove the tortilla, and place a spoonful of amarillo mole sauce, a spoonful of shredded cooked chicken. Fold each side of the tortilla and place in a corn husk length-wise. Secure both ends with a string or possibly part of the husk used as a string, and repeat process.
- Steam for 30 min.
- Mole Amarillo: Toast chiles on a griddle. Remove and place in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 20 min.
- In a warm cast-iron pan, roast the onion, garlic, tomatillos, and green tomatoes. Roast till well charred on all sides. Place in a bowl and let cold.
- Meanwhile grind peppercorns and cloves in coffee grinder. When the vegetables are cold sufficient to handle peel off the charred skin and puree them in a blender with the hoja santa leaves, liquid removed chiles, and spices.
- In warm pot, heat the lard, add in the pureed strained sauce, and cook for 5 min.
- In a small bowl, add in the masa harina and water. Mix till well blended. Add in this mix to the sauce and cook for 5 min more, till done.
- This recipe yields 10 tamales.
- Yield: 10 tamales
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1245g | |
| Calories 1578 | |
| Calories from Fat 654 | 41% |
| Total Fat 73.26g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat 23.64g | 95% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium 2944mg | 123% |
| Potassium 2335mg | 67% |
| Total Carbs 181.8g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 34% |
| Sugars 17.16g | 11% |
| Protein 56.47g | 90% |
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