Best Tamale Corn Masa Dough Recipe | How To Make Tamales | Easy Step By Step Series (Step 02)

lard

🥗Healthier: vegetable shortening

💰Cheaper: butter

Vegetable shortening reduces saturated fat while maintaining texture.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs lower fat content while still being flavorful.

red chile sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade salsa can be fresher and lower in preservatives.

Soak corn husks in water for several hours before starting to make Masa.

Break up fresh Masa in a large bowl.

Add some pork broth to the fresh Masa, warming it up for comfort while kneading.

Add rendered lard that collected on top of the pork broth into the Masa.

Knead the Masa by hand to break up lumps, ensuring it has a smooth, pasty consistency.

Add salt to the Masa and taste to ensure the right amount is added.

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