CHICKEN MOLE TAMALES
Being Spanish we have a tradition of making tamales. One tradition we have when we come together to make them is only ONE hand in the pot. You make them together but the one that places them in the pot is the only one that has the hand in the pot or it will not come out right. The masa will not cook. I always thought that was...
Provided by Maria Shinzai
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the chicken, mole and masa.
- 2. To assemble the tamales, spread 1/4 cup masa into a 3 by 5-inch rectangle on the smooth side of the banana leaf. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of chicken in the center of the masa followed by 2 tablespoons of mole. Using slightly wet hands to prevent sticking, form another 1/4 cup masa into a 3 by 5-inch rectangle and place on top of the mole.
- 3. Fold the banana leaf around the masa to form a rectangular package and tie a strip of corn husk around the middle into a knot or a bow. Repeat for the remaining tamales. Steam the tamales for 1 hour.
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