Corn n Chile Tamales
Tamales are a simple Mexican street food to be enjoyed as an appetizer or a side. Corn and jalapeno steamed inside cornmeal in corn leaves. The tantalizing flavor of corn is the only flavor that shines with a delicate spice. Simple ingredients, simple food.
Servings: 8 Tamales
Ingredients
- 10 Corn leaves outer wrapper of fresh corn cobs
- 2 Corn cobs shucked
- 1 Jalapeno chopped
- 1/2 cup Cheese diced finely (optional)
- 1/2 cup Extra Firm Tofu diced finely (Vegan option)
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 2 tbsps Whole Wheat flour
- Tapioca flour (Gluten-free option)
Instructions
- Remove corn husks/leaves, wash and dry out
- Mix shucked corn, jalapeño and cheese; salt as desired
- Mix cornmeal with whole wheat flour and water and make into a thick batter
- Assembling the Tamales - arrange 3 corn leaves in a layer; spread a tablespoon of batter
- Add a tablespoon of corn filling
- Top with another spoonful of batter
- Fold and cover the corn leaves carefully and place on a steamer rack
- Repeat process steps 4 to 8 and prepare the tamales
- Steam for 10 minutes with a lid on
- Let tamales rest for 5 minutes before serving