Best 2 Cabbage Tamales Recipes

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Cabbage tamales are a delectable dish that combines the flavors of cabbage, masa dough, and a variety of spices, resulting in a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a beginner seeking a new and exciting recipe, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect cabbage tamales. We'll cover everything from selecting the right ingredients to assembling and cooking the tamales, ensuring that you have all the knowledge and skills needed to create this mouthwatering dish.

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COLOMBIAN RECIPES - CABBAGE TAMALES



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This recipe is just simple a delicious, it comes from Andean region of Colombia, and it´s very simple to do.

Provided by Victoria 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large cabbage
1/2 lb ground pork, seasoned and well cooked
1 (8 ounce) jar green peas
1 cooked carrot
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/4 butter

Steps:

  • Prepare a stew of onions and tomatoes, chop the meat and toss with carrots and peas.
  • Cook cabbage leaves in water without being too soft, remove from water and drain.
  • Take each leaf and fill it with stew, tie the top and place in a pot. Spread each tamale with butter and cover with tomato juice and bring to medium heat until well seasoned.

CABBAGE TAMALES



Cabbage Tamales image

These are a combo of German and Mexican food that are very good. You can cook these in a pressure cooker, slow cooker, or oven, as well as prepare them to freeze and fix at a later time.

Provided by rlt11_NMC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cabbage leaves
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 teaspoons New Mexico red chile powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped onions
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

Steps:

  • Freeze the cabbage leaves or blanch them for about 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling water to soften.
  • Place the ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, chile powder, garlic, onion, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix with your hands until combined. Divide the meat mixture into 8 portions and place the meat on the softened cabbage leaves. Roll the leaves up to form logs and tuck the edges under the logs.
  • Place the tamales into a pressure cooker or slow cooker. Pour diced tomatoes with green chiles over tamales.
  • To cook tamales in a pressure cooker: seal the lid of the pressure cooker and bring it up to full pressure. Reduce the heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 1 hour. Use the quick-release function or allow the pressure to reduce naturally.
  • To cook tamales in a slow cooker: place the lid on the slow cooker and set it on High. Cook the tamales for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 579.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage. Look for fresh, firm heads of cabbage with tightly packed leaves.
  • Prepare the cabbage leaves properly. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for a few minutes to soften them and make them pliable.
  • Use a flavorful filling. The filling is what really makes tamales special, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. Some popular fillings include pork, chicken, beef, cheese, and beans.
  • Wrap the tamales tightly. This will help to keep the filling inside and prevent the tamales from falling apart during cooking.
  • Steam the tamales thoroughly. This is the best way to cook tamales and ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Serve the tamales hot. Tamales are best enjoyed when they are fresh out of the steamer.

Conclusion:

Cabbage tamales are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover cabbage. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make cabbage tamales at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give cabbage tamales a try.

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