Spread masa harina mixture over cheese. Masa harina is very finely ground corn flour which has been dried. Bake uncovered at 325 for 50 60 minutes or until golden brown. It is also used to make corn tortillas and tamales. It is combined with lime and has a very specific smell to it that is the smell of of johnny s cash store tamale or as i like to call it love.
These authentic homemade tamales are full of flavor spice and a lovely sweet corn contrast. Transfer to a greased 13x9 in. Chicken broth may substitute water or drippings from cooking the shredded pork. It is not quite as exciting as the real deal but it tastes just as good. It calls for masa harina a commercial corn flour product which is used to make tortillas tamales and many other mexican and central american foods.
For the tamale topping and base. Masa harina masa harina is the traditional fine corn flour used to make tortillas tamales and other mexican dishes. Note that in all cases i was working with masa harina para tamales a dried flour version sold in the latin or international section of most well stocked markets and not with fresh masa which is much harder to come by in the states. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sometimes i feel the cheese flavor gets lost and then it s just extra calories.
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But they are also a lot of work. The number of tamales that you will be able to make with this recipe will depend upon the size of the tamales and the quantity of filling used in each one. You can find masa harina in most grocery stores and of course all latin markets. Its a combination of recipe 191472 and recipe 168006. I ve made it with both masa harina and cornmeal and prefer the cornmeal that has been ground very fine.
We love tamales but they are such a pain to make so i came up with this recipe. You can find it in hispanic grocery stores or perhaps in the mexican aisle of your grocery store. Garnish the casserole with recipe 171578. Masa harina is a corn flour that is used in tamales as well as in making corn tortillas. I just love tamales and being able to make a masa topping like this on a casserole is certainly easier but just as tasty.
The flour is made from dried masa a dough from specially treated corn. The flour is made from dried masa a dough from specially treated corn. We love tamales but they are such a pain to make so i came up with this recipe. But they are also a lot of work. Baking powder a levening agent for the masa harina.
I just love tamales and being able to make a masa topping like this on a casserole is certainly easier but just as tasty. For the tamale topping and base. These authentic homemade tamales are full of flavor spice and a lovely sweet corn contrast. Spread masa harina mixture over cheese.