Como hacer tamales rojos y verdes

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

Prepare the tamale leaves by soaking them in warm water until pliable.

In a large bowl, combine the masa de maíz, manteca de cerdo, polvo para hornear, lime juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth.

Gradually add the cold water and enough cold milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.

In another bowl, mix the cooked and shredded meat with mole verde, achiote, vinegar, and a bit of the broth from the meat.

Spread the masa mixture onto the tamale leaves, add a spoonful of the meat mixture, and fold the leaves to enclose the filling.

Steam the tamales for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the masa is fully cooked.

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