How to make Mexican VEGAN TAMALES, The Best Step By Step Recipe in an Instant pot & Stand Mixer

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole grain offers more nutrients; all-purpose is often cheaper.

vegan chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is lower in calories; seitan is often more affordable.

Soak corn husks in warm water for about 30 minutes.

Soak jamaica in boiling hot water with vinegar until softened.

Blend guajillo chiles, garlic, onion, and vegetable bouillon with water to create a chile sauce.

Save 1/2 cup of the chile sauce for seasoning the masa.

In a mixing bowl, combine masa with vegetable shortening, remaining chile sauce, and water to form a dough.

Spread masa dough onto soaked corn husks, add picadillo filling, and fold.

Place tamales upright in a steamer and steam for about 35 minutes in an Instant Pot, then let rest for 10-15 minutes.

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