How to make Tamales de Rajas con Queso Cheese Tamales Recipe

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

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of lard to the mixer and beat for 3 to 5 minutes until fluffy.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 5 teaspoons of baking powder; beat for about a minute.

Start adding masa, using 1 cup of masa for every cup of liquid; add 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of water, mixing until all liquid is incorporated.

Mix on medium speed for about 15 minutes until the masa is well hydrated; test by placing a small piece in water to see if it floats.

Soak corn husks overnight or for a few hours to soften; pat them dry with a paper towel before using.

Spread a thin layer of masa on the husk, add 2 to 3 pieces of Monterey Jack cheese and jalapenos, then fold the husk over the masa.

Place tamales standing up in the steamer pot, add a layer of husk on top, and cover with a wet kitchen towel.

Cook on low-medium heat for 45 minutes; check if tamales slip off the husk to ensure they are cooked.

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