How to Make Tamales with Mole▶️Authentic Mexican Food Tamales

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

shredded meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a great plant-based protein, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomato sauce is lighter, while canned tomatoes are economical.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while cream cheese is often less costly.

Assemble a group to help with the tamale-making process.

Spread masa harina dough onto a soaked corn husk.

Add a filling of chicken, chili cheese, and olives on top of the dough.

Dollop mole on top of the filling.

Wrap the corn husk around the filling and fold it up.

Place the wrapped tamales upright in a steamer pot.

Steam the tamales until cooked.

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