These sweet tamales with orange, almonds, and raisins are eaten as a dessert in Mexico. Try to find extra sweet ripe oranges for the best flavor. [Recipe originally submitted to @site_name.com.mx]
Ingredients
- corn husks
- 5 large oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 ½ cups white sugar, divided
- 2 cups lard
- 2 ice cubes, or as needed
- 3 ¼ pounds fresh corn masa dough
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup chopped blanched almonds
Directions
Step 1
Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
Step 2
Combine oranges and 1 1/4 cups sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to turn into jam, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Step 3
While jam is cooling, place lard in a large bowl, add 2 or 3 ice cubes, and beat with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in 1 1/4 cups sugar until well incorporated.
Step 4
Combine masa dough and baking powder in a separate bowl. Knead together for a few minutes. Add masa to lard mixture. Mix in milk alternately with orange juice, beating continuously with the electric mixer. Mix in cooled jam, raisins, and almonds.
Step 5
Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
Step 6
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour. Let tamales stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Cook’s Note:
This recipe can be found in Spanish in the print edition of "La Receta del D?a" by Ana Mar?a Gonz?lez Mart?nez.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 40 | |
Calories 231 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat4g | 21% |
Cholesterol10mg | 3% |
Sodium122mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C15mg | 77% |
Calcium62mg | 5% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium93mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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