Recipe

Black Bean Tamales Recipe

	Ttaaccoo / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago Tamales are the quintessential celebratory food in Mexico! And they are muy sabroso! Tamales are made with many different fillings, both savory and sweet. Prep:4m Cook:1m Servings:112	Ttaaccoo
	mexican traditional

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Ingredients

Filling:

3 cups cooked beans (I use black beans, and sometimes a combination of black and pinto )

2 cups rice, cooked( I use brown rice)

3 cloves finely chopped garlic

2 large yellow onions, chopped

3 carrots, coarsely chopped

2 bell peppers, chopped

2 or 3 ribs celery, chopped

5 Tables. tomato paste

1/2 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. coriander

2 Tables. chile powder ( I use Frontier )

fresh salsa to taste

1 can diced green chiles (Ortega brand)

Olives, one for each tamale . I prefer with a pit, and may use an olive from the grocery "help-yourself" kalamatas or ?

Masa:

2 sticks corn oil oleo or butter

3 cups masa harina

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 3/4 cups broth

Corn Husks , 1 package

kitchen string

Masa

Directions

Corn Husks-- soak in warm water . Cover the husks with the water, and soak for about an hour. Drain, pat dry.

Filling:

Put all the ingredi ents in a large vessel and mix together with a wooden spoon. Use salt to taste

Masa:

Whip the butter or oleo until fluffy, then add the masa harina, salt, and baking powder. Add the broth slowly . Continue beating until light and airy. (a piece of dough will float in a bowl of water when it is ready.

Assembly: Helping hands are very welcome to this process.

Take 2 corn husks and make a T formation . Smear a spoon or 2 of masa in the center of the husk, then a large dollop or 2 of filling. Don't forget to include the olive! Next, enclose the filling with a topper of masa. Now fold the edges of the husks to envelop the tamale on all sides, and secure with kitchen string.

Steaming:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and place steamer basket on top. Place a lid on top. Steam the tamales for 1 hour, until the tamale pulls away from the corn husk when tested. Enjoy with a green salad. I have posted a special one to go with tamales.

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