CHICKEN TAMALES
Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the corn husks in warm water; soak for 30 minutes, or until they're soft and pliable.
- While the husks soak, stir together the chicken, cheese, cilantro, peas, olives and salsa in a bowl. Add the cornmeal mix and stir until combined.
- Remove 2 corn husks from the water. Tear into 12 thin strips for tying up the tamales; set aside.
- Unfold a soaked husk, wide-end up, on a work surface. Starting at the top edge, spoon 2/3 cup filling down the center and mold into a 4-by-2-inch rectangle, leaving room at the bottom for folding.
- Roll up the tamale jelly roll-style to enclose the filling. Fold up the bottom end of the husk and tie with one of the strips of husk. Repeat with the remaining husks, filling and ties.
- Add 1 inch of water to a deep pot with a tight-fitting lid; place a steamer basket in the pot. Arrange the tamales upright (closed-end down) in the basket. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat; cover and steam the tamales for 25 minutes, adding more water as needed.
- Carefully remove the tamales from the steamer and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter; untie and open the husks, then garnish the tamales with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Photography by Jim Franco
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[email protected]I made these tamales for my family and they loved them! They were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making them again.
Mohammd Sakibe
[email protected]These tamales were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the masa dough next time.
Andrew Marshall
[email protected]I've never made tamales before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the tamales turned out great! They were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.
Raphat Husain
[email protected]These tamales were perfect! They were so moist and flavorful, and the chicken filling was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Some Life
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chicken tamales, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The tamales were moist and flavorful, and the chicken filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
samira amadu
[email protected]These tamales were a bit too spicy for my taste. I would use less chili powder next time.
Adi Mughal
[email protected]I love tamales, and these chicken tamales were some of the best I've ever had. They were moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I will definitely be making these again.
Jeanette Nosi
[email protected]These tamales were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices to the masa dough and the chicken filling next time.
Adonai
[email protected]The chicken filling in these tamales was amazing! It was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these tamales again.
Aaron Hughes
[email protected]I've made tamales before, but this recipe was the easiest one I've tried. The tamales came out perfectly and I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Jo King
[email protected]These tamales were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the masa dough next time.
Akash Munshi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tamales turned out perfectly! They were fluffy and moist, with a delicious chicken filling. I will definitely be making these again.
Valentine Mzvondiwa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of tamales, but my husband is, so I made these for him. He loved them! He said they were the best tamales he's ever had.
Yousef Elgazar
[email protected]These tamales were a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! They were delicious and everyone raved about them. I will definitely be making them again.
Aaron Thomas
[email protected]My family loved these chicken tamales! They were so flavorful and moist, with a perfect balance of spices. The tamales were also very easy to make, and I appreciated the step-by-step instructions in the recipe.