Ingredients
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1 5-ounce package cornhusks
Tamale Dough:
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3 cups masa harina
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup corn oil
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1 quart turkey broth, divided
Turkey Filling:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 ½ cups finely chopped cooked turkey
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
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Soak corn husks in a bowl of warm water until softened, about 1 hour; drain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 (per serving)
442 | Calories |
28g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 442 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 28g | 35% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
Sodium 656mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 23% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 19g | 39% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 84mg | 6% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 418mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.