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5 Spice Tamales
From
Vegetarian Gourmet
1993, Don
Matesz. This a vegetarian tamale made with tofu, onion, bell
pepper, soy sauce and mustard.
Makes: About 18 tamales
I N G R E D I E N T S
1 lb
tofu, crumbled
2 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon onion, dried
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
4 teaspoon mustard, prepared
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Tamale Dough (Masa)
4 cups masa mix for tamales
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups vegetable broth, warmed
1 cup vegetable shortening
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N S T R U C T I O N S
Filling
Combine filling ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
Masa
In a deep bowl, combine the masa,
baking powder, and salt. Pour the broth into the masa a little at a time,
working it in with your fingers. In a small bowl, beat the vegetable
shortening until fluffy. Add it to the masa and beat until the dough has a
spongy texture.
Drain Husks; Rinse, drain, and dry the corn husks. Set them out on a sheet pan covered by
a damp towel along with the bowls of masa dough and filling.
Spread Masa;
Start with the
largest husks because they are easier to roll. Lay the husk flat on a plate
or in your hand with the smooth side up and the narrow end facing you.
Spread a thin, even layer of masa over the surface of the husk with a
tablespoon dipped in water. The easiest method of
spreading masa is with a masa spreader (see side panel for how this is used) Do not use too much,
keep the masa thin.
Add about a tablespoon of
the meat filling in the center of the masa. Fold the narrow end up to the
center then fold both sides together to enclose the filling. The sticky masa
will form a seal. Pinch the wide top closed.
Fold; the sides of the corn husk to center over the masa so that they
overlap to make a long package.
Fold the empty part of the husk under so that it rest
against the side of the tamale with a seam.
Steam; Place the tamales in a steamer and cook tamales for
2 hours. Check every 20 minutes.
Do not let the water boil away. The tamale is cooked when it separates easily from the
corn husk.
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Tamale Spreader Instructions
I have to admit I was
a bit skeptical of using this
tamale masa spreader gadget for spreading masa. But after struggling
with a spoon I gave this a try and now "I'm a believer"!
Pick up ½ cup of masa dough with front of spreader.
Place on husk and press to the angle of the spreader
Slide towards the bottom of the husk until the entire husk is covered.
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The spreader works
best with soft, warm, masa
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Use the large smooth
surface to spread.
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For thicker masa use
more masa and less pressure.
tamale masa spreader from gourmetsleuth.com
About Masa
Fresh masa dough is always preferred.You can purchase
"masa for tamales" at your local tortilla factory if there is one in your
area. If it is not available then we feel Maseca brand Masa is the best on the market.
Maseca masa for tamales
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