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RECETA DE LOS MEJORES TAMALES DE RES ROJOS/ PICADILLO PASO A PASO

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Red Pork Tamales

Cultural Context

Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish, often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays. They are made by wrapping a filling in masa dough and steaming it in corn husks. The red pork tamales specifically feature a rich chili sauce that adds depth and flavor, making them a beloved comfort food across Mexico and among Mexican communities worldwide.

MexicanMXmain
120 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
4 libras de diezmillo de res
10 libras de masa (5lbs de masa amarillo & 5lbs de masa blanca)
2 cdas de royal
sal al gusto
1/2 libra de manteca
4 cdas de harina
4 chiles guajillos
2 ajos
1/2 cda de cominos
2 cda de consome
1 cebolla
3 jitomates
4 tomates verdes
chiles jalapeños al gusto
hojas para tamales

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the filling by cooking the diezmillo de res until tender, then shred it.

2

Soak the chiles guajillos in hot water until soft, then blend with ajos, cominos, and consome to create a sauce.

3

Mix the masa with royal, manteca, and salt to create the dough for the tamales.

4

Spread a layer of masa on the hojas para tamales, add the filling, and fold them properly.

5

Steam the tamales in a pot for about 1-2 hours until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

steamed

Equipment Needed

pot for steamingblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Tamales Rojos
Local Name: tamales rojos

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