SWEET ORANGE TAMALES
These sweet tamales with orange, almonds, and raisins are eaten as a dessert in Mexico. Try to find extra sweet ripe oranges for the best flavor. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx]
Provided by AnaMaría
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h50m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
- Combine oranges and 1 1/4 cups sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to turn into jam, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- While jam is cooling, place lard in a large bowl, add 2 or 3 ice cubes, and beat with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in 1 1/4 cups sugar until well incorporated.
- Combine masa dough and baking powder in a separate bowl. Knead together for a few minutes. Add masa to lard mixture. Mix in milk alternately with orange juice, beating continuously with the electric mixer. Mix in cooled jam, raisins, and almonds.
- Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour. Let tamales stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 121.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
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mer mer
[email protected]Do you have any tips for making the tamales ahead of time?
Evelyn Ramirez
[email protected]I'm allergic to oranges. Can I substitute another fruit, like pineapple or mango?
Jani Sahib
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tamales, but these sweet orange tamales sound really good. I might have to give them a try.
Qindesa
[email protected]These tamales look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Qayyum gaming
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make these tamales again. They're the perfect addition to any Mexican-inspired meal.
Morris Music Stein
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these sweet orange tamales. They were a delicious and festive treat.
Miosha Nelson
[email protected]These tamales were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
marwat
[email protected]I thought the masa was a little too dry. Next time, I'll add a little more butter or shortening.
Bob
[email protected]The orange flavor in these tamales was subtle but noticeable. It added a nice touch of sweetness without being overpowering.
nameless 1
[email protected]These tamales were so easy to make! I was able to whip them up in no time, even though I'm not a very experienced cook. The instructions were clear and concise.
Z E
[email protected]I made these tamales for a Cinco de Mayo party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the vibrant orange color. I'll definitely be making them again.
Alexa Manners
[email protected]These sweet orange tamales were a delightful treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the oranges complementing the richness of the masa. The texture was also spot-on, with a tender, moist interior and a slightly chewy exteri