Ingredients
For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Corn husks20
- Coarse cornmeal500 g
- Beef fat or lard100 g
- Beef stock, hot600 ml
- Pumpkin, grated200 g
- Salt2 tsp
- Onion1
- Red pepper1
- Fresh cheese, cubed200 g
- Paprika1 tsp
Method
- HusksSoak the husks in hot water 30 minutes.
- DoughCook the cornmeal and pumpkin in the fat, add the hot stock and salt and stir until a thick paste.
- FillingSoften the onion and pepper with paprika 10 minutes; each tamal gets a cube of cheese.
- WrapSpread dough on two husks, add filling, fold into a parcel and tie.
- BoilBoil 1 hour in salted water.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 443 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.2 g |
| Fat | 19.9 g |
| Fibre | 5.4 g |
| Sugar | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 951 mg |
| Saturated fat | 8.8 g |
| Serving size | about 210 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk.
Quick answers
How long does Tamal de Maíz take to make?
About 2 h 20 min in total: 40 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking, plus 30 min resting.
How many calories are in Tamal de Maíz?
About 443 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 210 g each.
Which allergens does Tamal de Maíz contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Tamal de Maíz from?
Tamal de Maíz is a main course from Argentina. Meatless corn tamales with onion, pepper and cheese.