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Uncle Sid's Classic Tamales de Elote with a Mexican Twist

Uncle Sid's Classic Tamales de Elote with a Mexican Twist

30 min prep · 1 h cook · Medium · 8 servings
Mexican
Enjoy these delicious, sweet and savory tamales filled with fresh corn and flavored with traditional Mexican spices—perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients
2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)→
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted→
1 cup masa harina (corn dough flour)→
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth→make it yourself
1 teaspoon chili powder→
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin→
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander→
1/2 teaspoon salt→
1/4 teaspoon black pepper→
12 corn husks, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes→
Optional: 1/2 cup cooked black beans or refried beans for filling→
Lime wedges, for serving→
Vegetable oil, for greasing→
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Method
1
Drain and dry soaked corn husks.
2
In a blender, combine corn kernels, melted butter, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
3
Blend until smooth.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina with broth to form a dough; add the corn mixture and mix well.
5
The dough should be soft but pliable.
6
Spread a thin layer of the dough onto the smooth side of each corn husk, about 2-3 tablespoons per tamale.
7
If using beans, place a spoonful in the center of the dough.
8
Fold the sides of the husk to enclose the filling and fold the bottom end.
9
Arrange the tamales standing upright in a steamer basket.
10
Cover with damp cloth or additional husks.
11
Steam over boiling water for about 60 minutes, or until the tamales are firm and cooked through.
12
Let cool slightly before serving with lime wedges.
13
Enjoy warm!.

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