QUICK CHICKEN-AND-CHEESE TAMALES

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To make his tamales, Guillermo Pernot of Cuba Libre in Philadelphia mashes masa dough and a slow-braised pork filling together in a saucepan instead of assembling the tamales one by one. He also steams the tamales in aluminum foil instead of the traditional corn husks. Grace Parisi mixes store-bought rotisserie chicken and cheddar cheese into a quick dough, then she wraps the tamales in plastic before steaming them.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups masa harina
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 cups cool water
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, softened (3 ounces)
1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 1/2 cups shredded chicken, from 1 rotisserie chicken
1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 packed cup)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 scallions, finely chopped
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the masa harina with the baking powder, and salt. Add the water and pulse to moisten the masa harina. Add the vegetable shortening in clumps and drizzle with the chicken stock. Process until smooth and evenly blended, scraping the side of the bowl occasionally. Transfer the dough to a large bowl and stir in the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and scallions.

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