Tamales & Street Corn | Dinner DeeAs

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor without preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats.

Soak corn husks in warm water for about 30 minutes.

Prepare short ribs as filling for the tamales.

In a mixing bowl, whip lard until fluffy and glossy, similar to icing.

Gradually add masa harina, water, and salt to the whipped lard until a dough forms.

Spread a portion of the dough onto a soaked corn husk.

Add your choice of filling in the center of the dough.

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

Place the tamales upright in a steamer pot.

Steam for about 1 to 1.5 hours, adding water as needed.

Check for doneness; the masa should be firm and pull away from the husk easily.

Let cool slightly before serving the tamales.

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