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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- Cover the chicken with water, add the onions, garlic, spices and chilies, salt it, and cook until tender.
- Take out the chicken, shred it finely, and strain the cooking liquid.
- Stir enough cornmeal into the cooking liquid to make a thick dough, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Mix in the corn, raisins and ground chili.
- Put 1-2 tablespoons of dough and a piece of chicken on the corn husks (or foil), roll up, and tie the ends.
- 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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