Rajas and Cheese Tamales with Salsa Verde

Rajas and Cheese Tamales with Salsa Verde

5.0 12 ratings
Prep. 40 min
Total 3 h 10 min
10 pieces

Ingredients

Prepping Husks and Filling
  • dried corn husks (see Tip)
    10 - 15
  • cold water to rinse
  • boiling water to soak
  • poblano chilies
    3
  • vegetable oil to coat
  • Oaxaca cheese
    10 oz
Salsa Verde
  • green tomatillos husks removed, quartered
    13 oz
  • white onion cut into pieces
    4 oz
  • garlic clove
    1
  • serrano chili stem removed
    1
  • fresh cilantro leaves only
    ½ oz
  • fresh epazote leaves
    5
  • salt
    ¾ tsp
  • canned chipotle chili
    1
Masa
  • vegetable shortening in pieces
    3 oz
  • masa harina
    14 oz
  • salt
    1 ¾ tsp
  • baking powder
    1 ½ tsp
  • water divided
    17 - 22 oz
Tamales
  • water
    60 oz

Nutrition per 1 piece

Calories 799.2 kcal / 3343.9 kJ
Protein 22.4 g
Fat 24.3 g
Carbohydrates 128.9 g
Fibre 12.9 g
Saturated Fat 8.3 g
Sodium 978.9 mg

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