Mexican Tamales Recipe

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Mexican Tamales
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Directions:

  1. Immerse husks in water; cover. Soak overnight.
  2. Mix flour and water to form dough; cover. Let stand 30 minutes. In large bowl, beat lard and salt until mixture resembles beaten egg whites (about 6 minutes). Add dough 2 tablespoons at a time, beating constantly.
  3. In large skillet, cook the pork, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
  4. Pat husks dry with paper towels and spread about 2 tablespoons dough (1/8- to 1/16-in. thick) on each, leaving 1-in. border. Top with 1 tablespoon filling. Roll. Tie in center.
  5. Place upright, folded end down, in Dutch oven with steam rack or oven-proof inverted plate on bottom. Add 1 cup water or chicken broth. Bring to boil; cover and steam for 45 minutes, adding water as needed. When done, husk should peel back easily from dough. Yield: about 3 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 360.85 Kcal (1511 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.9g 48%
Cholesterol 28.96mg 10%
Sodium 145.5mg 6%
Potassium 146.84mg 3%
Total Carbs 16.61g 6%
Sugars 0.76g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 4.73g 9%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 32.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 309.51 Kcal (1296 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.5g 48%
Cholesterol 24.84mg 10%
Sodium 124.79mg 6%
Potassium 125.95mg 3%
Total Carbs 14.25g 6%
Sugars 0.65g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 8%
Protein 4.06g 9%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 28.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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