GOAT CHEESE TAMALES

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This recipe was found at FabulousFoods.com where it was credited to Chef Dan Gilmore of the Wuksachi Lodge in the Sequoia National Forest. Serve with Mole Sauce and Salsa Fresca.

Provided by tamarinda

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups masa harina
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 2/3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1/4 cup goat cheese
1 cup warm water
1 1/4 cups roasted corn

Steps:

  • Combine masa, baking powder, and salt in mixing bowl.
  • Using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, add butter, cheese, and shortening.
  • Mix at high speed for 3 minutes-- add water and beat at low speed for 2 minutes.
  • Scrape bowl and add corn -- beat for 1 minute more.
  • Wrap dough and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  • On an open dried corn husk, spread 4oz. masa in a large circle in the middle of husk.
  • Roll from the sides.
  • Using strips of re-hydrated husk, tie off both ends tightly.
  • Steam for 30 minutes.
  • Serve and top with ancho mole sauce and a side of salsa fresca.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 784.8, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 7.1

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