HACIENDO TAMALES DE ELOTE EN CHIRILAGUA 🌽🇸🇻 EP. 4

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Zucchini provides moisture and reduces cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lactose-free and adds a nutty flavor.

Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes to soften.

Grate fresh corn off the cob into a large bowl.

Mix masa harina, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy, then add vanilla extract.

Combine the corn mixture with the butter mixture, mixing well.

Gradually add the masa harina mixture and milk, stirring until smooth.

Add cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing until fully incorporated.

Take a soaked corn husk and spread a spoonful of the mixture in the center.

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

Place tamales upright in a steamer pot, filling the bottom with water.

Cover the tamales with additional corn husks and steam for about 1 hour.

Check water level occasionally, adding more if necessary.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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