🍖 The Best Authentic 💯 Mexican Tamales Verde | Simple and Delicious Recipes 😋😋

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is a budget-friendly substitute.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken breast is leaner, while ground turkey is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

Soak corn husks in warm water for about 2 hours in a Ziploc bag.

In a large bowl, mix masa harina, baking powder, and salt.

Beat lard with a little beef stock until softened.

Incorporate the dry ingredients with the lard using hands.

Add beef stock gradually to create a spongy dough.

Spread masa onto soaked corn husks, leaving space at the top.

Add a spoonful of salsa verde and smoked pork in the center of each masa spread.

Fold the sides of the husk over the filling, then fold up the bottom.

Stack tamales upright in a pot with water underneath the steamer.

Cover with a clean cloth and steam for at least 1 hour, checking occasionally.

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