Mexican cuisine can be a great source of delicious experimentation. One popular traditional dish is the sweet corn tamale. Tamales are eaten throughout Mexico and Central America as a staple food during holidays, festivals, and special occasions. They are made with masa that is filled with various combinations of fillings such as beef, pork, chicken, or vegetables. Today we’re going to explore how to make delicious sweet corn tamales from scratch.
Looking for delicious sweet corn tamales and easy-to-make traditional Mexican recipes? Look no further than sweet corn tamales! This dish is made with masa harina, sweetcorn, butter, and sugar, and can be served either as a main course or as a dessert.
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To make the tamales, start by soaking the masa harina in water for at least 30 minutes. Then, in a large bowl, mix together the soaked masa harina, sweetcorn, butter, and sugar.
Next, take some dampened cheesecloth and line a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spoon the mixture into the dish, then cover it with more dampened cheesecloth.
Steam the tamales for about 1 hour or until they are cooked through. To serve, simply remove it from the steamer and enjoy!
Tips for making perfect Tamales:
- Make sure the corn husks are soft before you start. If they’re not, soak them in warm water for a few minutes.
- The masa should be wet but not too sticky. If it’s too dry, add a little more water. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Be gentle when spreading the masa onto the husks. You don’t want to tear them.
- To steam, the tamales, place them in a steamer basket over boiling water and cover them with a lid. Steam for about 30 minutes, or until the tamales are cooked through.
- Let the tamales cool for a few minutes before serving so that you don’t burn yourself on the filling