LEFTOVER TURKEY TAMALES
These tamales take some time, but are well worth the effort. They are a great way to use up leftover holiday turkey. These are also healthier than many traditional tamale recipes which are made with lard. These freeze well and can later be either microwaved or re-steamed. Serve with lime wedges as garnish.
Provided by JOYCE LITOFF
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Soak corn husks in a bowl of warm water until softened, about 1 hour; drain.
- Mix masa, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Stir corn oil into masa mixture. Measure 1/2 cup turkey broth and set aside. Add remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, to masa mixture until dough is smooth and the consistency of thick peanut butter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add turkey, 1 teaspoon paprika, oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir reserved 1/2 cup turkey broth into filling until moistened.
- Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon dough in the center of each corn husk. Top filling with 1 heaping tablespoon filling. Roll husk around dough and filling, tucking bottom of husk into tamale. Tie a corn husk strip or string around each tamale to secure.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Stand tamales upright in steamer, cover, and steam until cooked through, about 1 hour. Add more water as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 655.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
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Shymir Williams
[email protected]These tamales were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. The turkey filling was moist and tender, and the masa was flavorful.
Matthew Lloyd
[email protected]I'm not a fan of tamales, but I tried these and they were actually pretty good! The turkey filling was moist and flavorful, and the masa was cooked perfectly.
Hanan azam
[email protected]These tamales were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. They were easy to make and the instructions were very clear.
Collins Amponsah
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the tamales came out perfect! The masa was fluffy and the turkey filling was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
David Riley
[email protected]These tamales were just okay. I found them to be a bit dry and the flavor was just average.
your Tv
[email protected]I've made these tamales several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.
Dante Simmons
[email protected]These tamales were a great way to use up leftover turkey. They were easy to make and turned out very tasty.
Mikhail Morrison
[email protected]These tamales were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would probably use less chili powder next time.
hanzli king
[email protected]I made these tamales for my family and they were a huge success! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
MJ Jacobs
[email protected]These tamales were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.
fatima buhari
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tamales, but these were really good! The turkey was moist and tender, and the masa was flavorful and not too dry. I would definitely make these again.
Cesar Lopez
[email protected]These tamales were AMAZING! I had some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and I wasn't sure what to do with it, so I decided to try this recipe. They turned out so moist and flavorful, and the masa was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making the