| Tamales de Pavo ~ Receta en Español Turkey Tamales 500 gr. = 17.636 oz (a little over two cups (16 oz ) 2 cups of pig fat (lard) 1 tbsp salt 1 kg ( 2.2 pounds) of flour for tamales (Masa Seca or Harina de Maize) 1 tbsp baking powder 1½ cup of chicken broth or as necessary ½ package corn husks for tamales, soaked For the Filling: ½ onion finely chopped 4 tomatoes and guajillo chile, without seeds ~ see note below salt to taste Jalapeños, chopped ( add as needed ) 10½ ounces cooked and shredded turkey To prepare: 1, Whip the lard until it's white and puffed up, add salt; add the flour little by little (previously mixed with the baking powder), add the chicken broth and mix until obtaining a smooth and spongy paste. Put a small ball of masa (dough) in a glass of water, if it floats it's ready. 2. Sauté the onion, and tomatoes with a little salt, when they begin to cook add the chile and turkey. Stir until cooked and reduced, salt to taste. 3. Spread a tablespoon + of masa on the corn husk; close. Do the same with rest of the masa. Steam for one hour or 20 minutes in a pressure cooker. To re-constitute dried chile, add chile to 2-3 cups of water. Bring to a boil then simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drain chop or puree; use as needed. |
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