Green Chilli And Cheese Tamales
Try something new with the help of the Boss. These green chilli and cheese tamales are an impressive dish packed full of flavour.
Ingredients
| Salsa verde | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Masa harina | 2 1/2 Cup (40 tbs) | |
| Baking powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Lard | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Granulated sugar | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Corn husks | 12 , soaked, dried using paper towels ((plus 2 | |
| Grilled pepper | 4 ((or fire roasted, pasilla or anaheim)) | |
| Chicken stock | 1 1/3 Cup (21.33 tbs) | |
| Coarse sea salt | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Manchego cheese | 6 Ounce |
Directions
MAKING:
Combine chicken stock, lard, masa, salt, sugar and baking powder in blender jug and process using mix setting for 30 seconds.
Cut the grilled or fire roasted peppers length wise for around 3 inch length and ½ inch wide.
Cut the cheese in same length and width.
Layer masa mixture over dried corn husk and top with pepper, cheese and salsa verde. Fold and tie with corn husk as shown in the video.
Heat a tall pot with water and allow to boil. Drop the tamels and ook for 1 ½-2 hours until husks peel easily.
SERVING:
Serve with salsa verde and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 261Calories from Fat 172
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19 g29.2%
Saturated Fat 5 g25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 456 mg19%
Total Carbohydrates 17 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 6 g12%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
