Description
Discover the irresistible Mexican tamales breakfast, a flavorful and traditional morning meal. Learn how to make delicious Mexican tamales for breakfast with this authentic recipe, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Masa harina
- Lard or vegetable shortening
- Chicken broth
- Salt
- Corn husks
- Chicken or pork filling
- Salsa
Instructions
- Soak corn husks in warm water until pliable.
- Prepare the masa by mixing masa harina, lard, chicken broth, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread a layer of masa onto each corn husk.
- Add your desired filling in the center of the masa.
- Fold the corn husk to enclose the filling, creating a tamale.
- Steam the tamales for 1.5-2 hours, or until the masa is firm.
- Serve hot with your favorite salsa.
Notes
- Ensure the masa is light and fluffy for tender tamales.
- Do not overfill the tamales to prevent them from opening during steaming.
- Adjust steaming time based on the size of your tamales.
- Experiment with different fillings like cheese, beans, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tamales
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg