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Tamales 09

A home-style Tamales 09 made with Water, Garlic Minced, and Red Chili Sauce. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 10 cup
• 3 clove
• 4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Remove stems and seeds from dred peppers.

2. 2

   Place on a singler layer in a baking sheet and roast in a 350! oven for 2-5 minutes until they have a sweet roasted aroma.

3. 3

   Check frequently to prevent burning.

4. 4

   Try to avoid deep inhalation.

5. 5

   Remove from oven and soak peppers in enough water to cover, about 5 cups, for 30 minutes until cool.

6. 6

   Transfer the peppers and 2 1/2 c liquid to a blender.

7. 7

   Add garlic, cumin and salt.

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   Reserve remaining liquid.

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   Cover, and blend till smooth.

10. 10

    In a 2 quart saucepan, cook and stir flour in bacon drippings over medium heat till light brown.

11. 11

    Carefully stir in pureed chili mixture.

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    Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until slightly thickend, being careful of splatters.

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    If sauce is too thick, add additional soaking liquid, up to 1 cup to make desired consistency.

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    Simmer, covered about 10 minutes.

15. 15

    Fro masa, beat shortening with a mixer on medium for 1 minute.

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    Stir together masa harina, baking powder and 2 t salt.

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    Alternately add masa harina mixture and broth to shortening, beating well after each addition.

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    Add just enough broth to make a thick creamy paste.

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    Soak corn husks in warm water for 5 minutes then rinse to remove and corn silk and debris. Drain.

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    To assemble each tamale, spread 2 T masa mixture in the center of a husk.

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    Place 1 T meat sauce in the middle of the masa.

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    Fold in sides of husk then fold up bottom.

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    Place a mound of extra husks in the center of a steamer basket in a dutch oven and put tamales in basket, open end up.

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    Bring water to boiling.

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    Reduce heat.

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    Cover and steam 40 minutes, adding more water as necessary.

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    Microwaving for a couple minutes works too.