Main DishesMarch 28, 2014
Calories
4218
Sodium
16578mg
690% DV
Fat
434g
668% DV
Protein
17g
34% DV
Carbs
31g
10% DV
Fiber
18g
75% DV
Authentic Tamales
95
Tamales are so good! Its fun to get them at farmers market's and Taco Stands, but what could be better than making them yourself? It may seem like a long and daunting process, but I have a few tips and tricks to help out, and the reward is worth the price. :)
For the Chicken:
6 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 TBS oil
1/2 of a purple onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup water
For the Masa:
About 5 cups Masa Corn Flour
16 oz. Lard
2 TBS Salt
2 2/3 cups chicken broth (left from cooking chicken)
Corn Husks
6 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 TBS oil
1/2 of a purple onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup water
For the Masa:
About 5 cups Masa Corn Flour
16 oz. Lard
2 TBS Salt
2 2/3 cups chicken broth (left from cooking chicken)
Corn Husks
Preparing the Chicken:
I did this part a few days before I actually made the tamales, to cut down on the time it took me to make everything. (I used boiled chicken, which shreds easily and then I could use...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
4218
Sodium
16578mg
690% DV
Fat
434g
668% DV
Protein
17g
34% DV
Carbs
31g
10% DV
Fiber
18g
75% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat174g873%
Polysaturated Fat47g297%
Monosaturated Fat212g1327%
Cholesterol449mg150%
Sodium16578mg690%
Potassium1539mg43%
Protein17g34%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber18g75%
Sugar10g21%
Vitamin A3421IU68%
Vitamin B67mg385%
Vitamin C185mg309%
Calcium238mg23%
Iron9mg53%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.