TAMALES DE DULCE CON PASAS / Receta económica y deliciosa / #ChefVictorZugasti

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain masa harina offers more fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

filling (meat, cheese, or vegetables)

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or beans

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while pork can be a more budget-friendly option.

In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add the vegetable shortening (or lard) and mix until well incorporated.

In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, water, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth.

Fold in the raisins.

Spoon the mixture onto corn husks, fold, and secure them.

Steam the tamales for about 1-1.5 hours until firm.

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