How To Make Tamales | Flavor Maker Series | McCormick

Learn how to make tamales from scratch by making masa, tamale filling and even steaming the tamales.

What are tamales? Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish usually made with a corn dough mixture that is filled with ingredients like meats, vegetables, cheeses or beans. The tamales are traditionally wrapped in cornhusks or banana leaves and cooked by steam. The wrapping is removed before eating and can be served with hot sauce or pic de gallo.

For this tamale recipe we used chicken for our filling but you can also use meat or pork if you’d like. We hope you’re hungry because this chicken tamale recipe makes a total of 8 servings. If you have too many tamales don’t worry. You can freeze the tamales by placing them in a freezer bag. When you’re ready to eat them, just place a wet paper towel over them and put in the microwave to give them the steam cooking effect.

Follow along with Louella from the McCormick Test Kitchen as she shows you step-by-step directions on making homemade tamales from scratch.

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00:00 – How to make tamales
00:25 – How to make masa
03:00 – How to make tamale filling
04:35 – How to prepare corn husks
05:40 – How to assemble tamales
07:20 – How to steam tamales
08:20 – How to eat tamales

📄 TAMALES INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 cups masa harina
• 1 1/4 cups hot water
• 5 ounces lard
• 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup Kitchen Basics® All Natural Original Chicken Stock 🐔 https://www.mccormick.com/en/kitchen-basics/kitchen-basics-products/chicken/original-chicken-stock
• 19 El Guapo® Corn Husks 🌽

📄 TAMALES FILLING INGREDIENTS
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped 🧅
• 1 package McCormick® Chili Seasoning Mix https://www.mccormick.com/en/spices-and-flavors/recipe-mixes/chili/chili-seasoning-mix-original
• 2 cups Kitchen Basics® All Natural Original Chicken Stock https://www.mccormick.com/en/kitchen-basics/kitchen-basics-products/chicken/original-chicken-stock
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed 🍗


⏲ 1hr Prep Time
⏲ 1hr 30min Cook Time
👩‍🍳 8 Servings

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Artist Name: Jamie Lono

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