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Buddhist 5 Spice Tamales
Photo: Sherman Kwan

Buddhist 5 Spice Tamales

9 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

171
Calories
12g
Protein
6g
Fat
20g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3

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

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  • 1 lbs Tofu, crumbled
  • 2 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp Onion, dried
  • 1/4 cup Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 4 tsp Mustard, prepared
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
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Directions

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1 Combine filling ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2

2 Spread 1 ½ tablespoons puree on each corn husk "boat."

3

3 Cook for 20 min. or until husks have softened.

4

4 Season to taste with sea salt and lime juice.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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