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Norma Naranjo's Tamales
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Norma Naranjo's Tamales

13 ingredients Makes about 36 small tamales openrecipes
Norma Naranjo's Tamales
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1082
Calories
30g
Protein
56g
Fat
117g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lard 1 tbsp (12.8g) 115
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • One 8-ounce package dried corn husks, approximately 48 individual husks
  • 3 cups masa harina (preferably Maseca brand)
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 vegetable oil or fresh lard
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • About 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cups diced peeled calabaza, zucchini, or summer squash, in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup
  • 2 cups fresh chico corn kernels or other small, sweet corn kernels
  • 4 to 6 roasted green chiles (canned or fresh), seeded and thinly sliced into 2-inch-long strips
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella or other fresh mild cheese

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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