How to Make Mexican Tamales with Mole, Part 1

mole negro

🥗Healthier: homemade mole sauce

💰Cheaper: red enchilada sauce

Homemade mole sauce can be lower in calories, while red enchilada sauce is more accessible.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken breast is leaner, while ground turkey is usually cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Start with lard (vegetable shortening) and whip it up to make it fluffier.

Add water to rehydrate the masa until it reaches a Play-Doh consistency.

Incorporate salt into the masa while mixing.

Add baking powder to the masa to help fluff it up.

Continue adding water to the masa until it is shiny and smooth.

In a separate pot, boil turkey with onion, garlic, and salt until soft enough to pull apart.

Once the turkey is cooked, mix it with mole negro until well coated.

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