OAXACAN BLACK-BEAN TAMALES
These tamales from the Mexican region of Oaxaca are full of rich, vibrant flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Reconstitute the corn husks.
- In a small saucepan, combine the black beans, avocado leaves, lard, onion, and 3 cups water. Set saucepan over high heat. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. With lid slightly ajar, simmer until the beans become very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add additional water as necessary if the beans begin to dry out during the cooking process.
- Remove and discard the avocado leaves from filling. Generously season filling with salt. Remove pan from heat, and set the filling aside to cool.
- Using a potato masher or a large spoon, coarsely mash the filling until it becomes thick enough to easily hold its shape when placed in a spoon.
- Assemble 16 tamales with the tamale batter and the black-bean filling, using large husks for wrappers and ties, and reserving smaller ones to line the steamer basket and cover the tamales.
- Prepare the steamer, and steam the tamales. Let the tamales stand until the batter has firmed. Serve the tamales warm with the chopped-tomato-and-serrano salsa.
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Hamid Nasir
[email protected]These tamales were delicious, but they were a little too rich for my taste. I think I'll try making them with a different type of bean next time.
Lablab Lablab
[email protected]I'm always looking for new tamale recipes to try. These black bean tamales were a nice change of pace from my usual recipes.
Joelle Moreno
[email protected]These tamales were a great way to use up some leftover black beans. They were easy to make and they tasted great.
bk mizan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tamales fell apart when I tried to unwrap them.
ms telecom
[email protected]These tamales were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them.
Buddhi Kc
[email protected]I'm not a fan of black beans, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed them. The flavors were really well-balanced.
Ysman
[email protected]These tamales were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
zyaire green
[email protected]I've made these tamales several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Mirza Azan mirzaazan41
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I was looking for a meatless tamale recipe. These black bean tamales fit the bill perfectly. They were delicious!
margaret nsarkoh
[email protected]I made these tamales for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Sultan Miya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tamales didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. They were a little dry and the flavors weren't very pronounced.
M Qamar
[email protected]These tamales were so easy to make, and they turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Prakash Official
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tamales, but these were amazing! The black beans added a nice depth of flavor, and the sauce was perfect.
Abduli Mjinbi
[email protected]These Oaxacan Black Bean Tamales were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the tamales were so moist and tender. I'll definitely be making these again.