Who doesn’t like tamales? We can’t always find a good vegan tamale, but we can usually find a recipe that we can adapt vegan. This recipe is delicious made as is with real butter and cheese or as our vegan adaptation! *Affiliate link included
Ingredients
- dried corn husks, & Corn husk strips (for tying) 25 to 35
- 2 Sticks butter (we use earth balance)
- 5 cups chicken stock (we use organic vegetable broth)
- 1½ cups sun-dried tomato paste
- 3 (3.25 ounce) Cans of diced green chiles
- 4 cups maseca corn flour
- 24 ounces white sharp cheddar cheese (we use vegan cheese)
Preparation
- Fill a large bowl with warm water and soak corn husks until softened, about 30 minutes.
- In a large pot melt butter under medium heat.
- Once melted turn off heat and mix in chicken stock, sun-dried tomato paste, and green chiles. Set aside.
- In an extra-large bowl add the Maseca corn flour and using a wooden spoon, slowly mix chicken stock mixture into the flour. Fold in grated cheese until completely combined.
- Assemble the tamales by using a rubber spatula to spread 1⁄2 cup to 1 cup of dough mixture onto the center of the corn husk.
- Gently fold one side of the corn husk to the other end (like a cigar) and tie a knot at the larger end with a thin strip of corn husk. Fold over the other side of the tamale, which will be the bottom end when placed in the tamalera.
- Fill an IMUSA Tamale Steamer with water just below the fill line and place the steam tray on the rack.
- Carefully place each tamale standing up on the stream tray and bring water to simmer. Steam with the lid on for 90 minutes. Remove each tamale with tongs and let rest for a few minutes before serving it.
Cheesy Sun-Dried Tomato Tamales
2016-12-21 16:02:54
Ingredients
- dried corn husks, & Corn husk strips (for tying) 25 to 35
- 2 Sticks butter (we use earth balance)
- 5 cups chicken stock (we use organic vegetable broth)
- 1½ cups sun-dried tomato paste
- 3 (3.25 ounce) Cans of diced green chiles
- 4 cups maseca corn flour
- 24 ounces white sharp cheddar cheese (we use vegan cheese)
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with warm water and soak corn husks until softened, about 30 minutes.
- In a large pot melt butter under medium heat.
- Once melted turn off heat and mix in chicken stock, sun-dried tomato paste, and green chiles. Set aside.
- In an extra-large bowl add the Maseca corn flour and using a wooden spoon, slowly mix chicken stock mixture into the flour. Fold in grated cheese until completely combined.
- Assemble the tamales by using a rubber spatula to spread 1⁄2 cup to 1 cup of dough mixture onto the center of the corn husk.
- Gently fold one side of the corn husk to the other end (like a cigar) and tie a knot at the larger end with a thin strip of corn husk. Fold over the other side of the tamale, which will be the bottom end when placed in the tamalera.
- Fill an IMUSA Tamale Steamer with water just below the fill line and place the steam tray on the rack.
- Carefully place each tamale standing up on the stream tray and bring water to simmer. Steam with the lid on for 90 minutes. Remove each tamale with tongs and let rest for a few minutes before serving it.
- Enjoy!
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Dana Vento says
That looks like an incredible recipe, not sure if we can get our hands on all of the ingredients, but mmmm does it look delish. Happy Holidays for anyone who gets to enjoy these.
Jennifer says
Ahhh! Those sound amazing! I love sun dried tomato anything, and tamales are my jam. I have to make these!
Denise C says
I just love tamales. I haven’t tried making them myself yet, but I’ve been wanting to give it a try. These sound perfect.
Ashley says
Oooo I love tamales! These sounds absolutely delicious. I’ll have to try this recipe out sometime.
Marysa says
I LOVE tamales, but I’ve never tried to make any on my own! I buy them frozen but I’ve been saying for years that I would love to make my own. It would be fun to give this a try.
ellen beck says
I have never made tamales like this. I like all the ingredients though a lot. I will have to save some husks, that we have plenty of!
Laurajj says
Oh this sounds so good! I love tamales, but have never tried making them at home. I have never heard of a Tamale Steamer! I have to check into that! Would be so fun to make your own!
Brandi Dawn says
This looks delish! I use Earth Balance everyday! I have not found a vegan cheese that I prefer. Which brand do you like?