LEFTOVER TURKEY TAMALES
These tamales take some time, but are well worth the effort. They are a great way to use up leftover holiday turkey. These are also healthier than many traditional tamale recipes which are made with lard. These freeze well and can later be either microwaved or re-steamed. Serve with lime wedges as garnish.
Provided by JOYCE LITOFF
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Soak corn husks in a bowl of warm water until softened, about 1 hour; drain.
- Mix masa, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Stir corn oil into masa mixture. Measure 1/2 cup turkey broth and set aside. Add remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, to masa mixture until dough is smooth and the consistency of thick peanut butter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add turkey, 1 teaspoon paprika, oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir reserved 1/2 cup turkey broth into filling until moistened.
- Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon dough in the center of each corn husk. Top filling with 1 heaping tablespoon filling. Roll husk around dough and filling, tucking bottom of husk into tamale. Tie a corn husk strip or string around each tamale to secure.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Stand tamales upright in steamer, cover, and steam until cooked through, about 1 hour. Add more water as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 655.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
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Phumzile Cynthia
[email protected]These tamales were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
sonia heavens
[email protected]I'm not a fan of tamales, but I tried these and they were actually pretty good. The turkey was moist and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who is looking for a new way to use up leftover turkey.
Kelly French
[email protected]These tamales were amazing! The turkey was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making these again.
Rajon Dewan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tamales turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great way to use up leftover turkey.
Shamusi Bbosa
[email protected]These tamales were good, but not great. The turkey was a bit dry and the sauce was a little bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Esmeralda Cisneros
[email protected]I've made tamales before, but this recipe was by far the easiest. The tamales turned out perfect and they were so delicious. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Madiha Mosharof
[email protected]I made these tamales for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Santo Modol
[email protected]These tamales were a lot of work, but they were worth it! They were absolutely delicious. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Jamshad Macho
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these tamales were surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the tamales were moist and tender. I would definitely make these again.
Fhd Ghsh
[email protected]The tamales were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the masa next time. Otherwise, the flavor was good.
Madalyn Landman
[email protected]These tamales were easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the addition of the corn kernels. They added a nice sweetness and texture to the tamales.
Nura Officer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tamales came out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more spice to the sauce. Overall, I'm very happy with how these turned out.
MUHAMMAD AMJAD ALI BHATTI
[email protected]I made these tamales for my husband and he raved about them! He said they were the best tamales he's ever had. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Impious
[email protected]These tamales were a hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful turkey and the rich, savory sauce. The recipe was easy to follow and the tamales turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.