Let Chef Ray Garcia Teach You to Make the Perfect Tamales

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain masa harina is more nutritious, while cornmeal can be a budget-friendly substitute.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef can be more affordable.

Spread the masa onto a corn husk all the way to the end.

Add a little bit of salt to the filling.

Place the filling of lamb neck, shallots, onion, garlic, and chile guajillo in the center.

Avoid overfilling the tamale to prevent mess.

Smack down the tamale slightly to stretch the masa and align the seams together.

Seal off the tamale and roll it into a cylinder shape.

Steam the tamales for about 45 minutes to an hour.

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