Macayo's Green Corn Tamale Recipe
Macayo's green corn tamales are a classic Mexican dish that has been enjoyed for generations.
Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: macayo's green corn tamale recipe
Servings: 5
Calories: 155kcal
- 6 ounces of fire-roasted canned green chiles
- 5 organic tamale husks
- 4- ounce can of organic creamed corn
- 1.5 cups of artisanal shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2.25 pounds of non-GMO corn masa harina
- 1 ounce of thinly sliced organic canned jalapenos
- 1 pound of organic cream cheese
- A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
- 4 ounces of organic Half-and-Half cream
Soak the tamale husks in warm water for about an hour until they are pliable. Pat them dry and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the creamed corn, shredded Cheddar cheese, fire-roasted green chiles, and mix well. Set this filling aside.
In a separate bowl, mix the corn masa harina with water or broth according to package instructions to create a smooth and spreadable dough-like consistency.
Take a soaked corn husk, spread a thin layer of prepared corn masa over the center, leaving space around the edges.
Add a spoonful of the prepared filling along the center of the masa.
Carefully fold the sides of the husk together, enclosing the filling, and fold up the bottom. Secure with kitchen twine if necessary.
Place the assembled tamales upright in a steamer basket, standing them with the folded ends down.
Steam the tamales for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the masa is cooked through and holds together well. Check the water level periodically and add more as needed.
In a saucepan, melt the organic cream cheese over low heat. Stir in the Half-and-Half cream, thinly sliced jalapenos, and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt. Cook until heated through and well combined. Set aside.
Once the tamales are cooked, carefully remove them from the steamer. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve the tamales warm with a drizzle of the prepared Baja Sauce on top or on the side as a dipping sauce.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and spices.
- Soak the corn husks for at least 10 minutes to ensure they are pliable.
- Use a steaming basket or colander to keep the tamales from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Roll the tamales tightly so that the filling does not leak out while steaming.
- Serve the tamales immediately after steaming for the best flavor and texture.
Calories: 155kcal