RICK BAYLESS'S CHOCOLATE TAMALE
Steps:
- Cover husks with hot water and keep them submerged for a few hours until husks are pliable. Use 24 husks-at least 6" across on the wide end and 6-7". long. Pat dry. Grind chocolate. Makes approx 1 ½ cups ground. Mix butter, chocolate, sugar, salt and baking powder on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Keep beating as you add masa in three additions. Reduce speed to medium-low, add milk or water. Beat until a 1/2-teaspoon of batter floats cold water, about 1 minute. Batter should hold its shape in a spoon. Refrigerate batter for an hour or so, then rebeat, adding additional milk or water to bring batter to the soft consistency it had before. Line rack of the steamer with leftover corn husks to protect tamales from direct contact with the steam. Leave tiny spaces between husks so condensing steam can drain off. Cut 24- 10" pieces of string. Lay out a corn husk with the skinnier end toward you. Spread 1/4 cup of batter into a 4" square, leaving at least a 1 ½" border on the side toward you and a ¾" border along the other sides (with large husks, the borders will be much bigger). Pick up 2 long sides of corn husk and bring together. If uncovered borders of the 2 long sides you're holding are narrow, tuck one side under the other; if wide, then roll both sides in the same direction around the tamale. Fold up the empty 1 ½" section of the husk (to form a tightly closed "bottom," leaving the top open). Loosely tie string around tamale. Place tamales on their folded bottoms in the prepared steamer. Don't tie tamales too tight or pack them too close in the steamer. Steam tamales in batches. Cover tamales with a layer of corn husks. Cover and steam over medium heat for about 1 1/4 hours. Watch carefully that water doesn't boil away. Tamales are done when husk peels away from the masa easily. Let tamales stand in steamer off the heat for a few minutes to firm up. Cool completely. Re-steam 15 minutes to heat through.
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Kesfa Kesfa
[email protected]These tamales were really good! The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the masa was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Brigtht eke
[email protected]These tamales were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Afra nur
[email protected]I've never made tamales before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and the tamales turned out great. I'll definitely be making these again.
Nsubuga Diana
[email protected]These tamales were delicious! The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the masa was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Shawon Islam5
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate tamales, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! They're not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is really rich. I'll definitely be making these again.
Motsumi Kgomotso
[email protected]These tamales were really good! The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the masa was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Smieen khan
[email protected]These tamales were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Ahamed Shamim
[email protected]I've never made tamales before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and the tamales turned out great. I'll definitely be making these again.
Melton Chakma
[email protected]These tamales were delicious! The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the masa was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Julian Tista
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate tamales, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! They're not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is really rich. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ghulam Deen
[email protected]These tamales were really good! The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the masa was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ogunkoya Kafayat
[email protected]These tamales were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Aimee Ferguson
[email protected]I've never made tamales before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and the tamales turned out great. I'll definitely be making these again.
T Series
[email protected]These tamales were delicious! The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the masa was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Raymel Allen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate tamales, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! They're not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is really rich. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mr Ahx
[email protected]These tamales were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing and they're so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Teresa Greenan
[email protected]I've made these tamales several times now and they're always a hit. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the masa is perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe!
Sarika Akter
[email protected]These were *so good*! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They're really easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making them again.