| Tamales de Hoja Santa ~ Receta en Español 17.6 oz lard (Crisco) ( 1 pound = 16 oz ) 1 tbsp salt 2.2 lbs harina de maize ( pictured on the left ) 1 tsp baking powder 1½ cups chicken broth or as necessary ½ package corn husks for tamales, soaked to soften There are many brand names for the corn husks. Del Relleno: ¼ onion grilled 2 cloves garlic, grilled 3 tomatoes, grilled Jalapeños, chopped ( add as needed ) 8.8 oz (a little over ½ lb) cooked and shredded pork 1½ hojas santa ~ pictures upper left ~ purchased in Mexican stores salt to taste Preparar: 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. Blend the onion, garlic, tomatoes and chile; bring to a boil and add the pork and hoja santa leaves. Stir until the mixture is reduced and somewhat dry, salt ( or season ) to taste. 3. Place two spoonfuls of masa in a corn husk, spread evenly; put a little filling and enclose. Continue until all masa and filling are used. In a large pot steam for one hour or 20 minutes in a pressure cooker. |
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