Sweet Tamales With Yams and Pecans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large garnet yam, peeled and cubed ( about 1 1/4 lb-or jewel yam)
1/4 cup brown sugar
6 tbsp softened butter, divided
1 1/2-2 cups masa harina flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
15 -20 corn husks, soaked for 1 hour in warm water
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp minced chipotle chile in adobo (canned )

Directions:

Place yam in a steamer basket and steam for 15 minutes or until very tender; mash with brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter; set aside.
Place masa, remaining butter, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat in enough broth to make a soft dough. Lightly stir in yam mixture and pecans, leaving some small chunks of yam and taking care not to overmix.
Spoon about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of mixture in the center of each corn husk, depending on how large you want them to be. Fold in sides, then tie the ends with small strips of corn husk. (Go ahead and make a square knot on each end-when they are cooked, the knotted strip slips right off the ends.).
Place in a steamer basket and cook, covered, for 1 hour. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before serving with Chipotle Cream.
For Chipotle Cream: Stir together sour cream and minced canned chipotle pepper. Add more adobo sauce to taste.
Chef tip: For a great appetizer, make these in mini size. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of yam mixture into a smaller piece of corn husk; steam for only 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1121.79 Kcal (4697 kJ)
Calories from fat	433.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.15g	74%
Cholesterol	56.6mg	19%
Sodium	798.72mg	33%
Potassium	2964.22mg	63%
Total Carbs	169.54g	57%
Sugars	33.99g	136%
Dietary Fiber	23.37g	93%
Protein	22.01g	44%
Vitamin C	54mg	90%
Vitamin A	28.6mg	952%
Iron	7.3mg	41%
Calcium	271.3mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.36 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.81g	74%
Cholesterol	6.83mg	19%
Sodium	96.38mg	33%
Potassium	357.68mg	63%
Total Carbs	20.46g	57%
Sugars	4.1g	136%
Dietary Fiber	2.82g	93%
Protein	2.66g	44%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	90%
Vitamin A	3.4mg	952%
Iron	0.9mg	41%
Calcium	32.7mg	27%

* 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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