Looking for a EASY Tamal Recipe ? Then try these CHEESY RAJAS TAMALES | tamales rajas con queso

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is more accessible and affordable.

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

Roast poblano peppers over an open flame until charred, about 5-7 minutes.

Place roasted peppers in a plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes, then peel and slice.

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

Add vegetable oil and water to the masa mixture, stirring until smooth.

Fold in the sliced poblano peppers, onions, and cheese into the masa mixture.

Drain the corn husks and pat dry; lay one husk flat on a surface.

Spread a portion of the masa mixture onto the center of the husk, leaving space at the edges.

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

Repeat with remaining husks and masa mixture until all are filled.

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

Cover and steam for 1-1.5 hours, checking water level occasionally.

Tamales are done when the masa separates easily from the husk, about 1 hour.

Serve warm with sour cream, cilantro, and lime.

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