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Mesa Redonda (Chicken Tamales with Spiced Corn Dough)

Time: 110 min6 servings (12 tamales)approx. 540 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 27 g protein / serving
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  1. Cover the chicken with water, add the onions, garlic, spices and chilies, salt it, and cook until tender.
  2. Take out the chicken, shred it finely, and strain the cooking liquid.
  3. Stir enough cornmeal into the cooking liquid to make a thick dough, and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix in the corn, raisins and ground chili.
  5. Put 1-2 tablespoons of dough and a piece of chicken on the corn husks (or foil), roll up, and tie the ends.
  6. Steam over steam for about 1 hour, until the dough is firm.

Source: Project Gutenberg – Mesa Redonda (Közkincs (public domain)), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed Közkincs (public domain).

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