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Chicken Tamales in Salsa Verde
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Chicken Tamales in Salsa Verde

4 uVoor 28Nutri-Score C€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

28 personen
  • whole chicken (rinsed)Vlees2,3 kg
  • onion (whole for the broth, plus a quarter for the sauce)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • garlic (whole head for the broth, plus 5 cloves for the sauce)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • bay leafKruiden en specerijen1 stuk
  • salt (for the chicken broth)Kruiden en specerijen15 g
  • Anaheim pepper (stems removed, or poblano)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • jalapeño (stems removed)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • serrano chile (stems removed, optional)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • tomatillos (small, stems removed)Groente en fruit11 stukken
  • cumin (ground)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • oregano (dried)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • black pepper (ground)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • chicken bouillon (for the sauce)Voorraadkast15 g
  • beef tallow (softened)Overig200 g
  • maseca para tamales (corn masa flour for tamales)Voorraadkast480 g
  • baking powderVoorraadkast12 g
  • chicken bouillon (for the masa, or salt to taste)Voorraadkast8 g
  • chicken broth (reserved from simmering the chicken, strained)Voorraadkast1,1 liter
  • corn husks (washed and soaked)Overig30 stukken

per portie

Voedingswaarden

206kcal

Koolhydraten
14 g
Eiwitten
11 g
Vetten
12 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Soeppan
  • Blender
  • Keukenmixer
  • Mengkom
  • Stoomkoker
  • Steelpan
  • Vergiet

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Soak the corn husks

    • Wash the corn husks and soak them in a bowl of water.
    • Let them soak for at least two hours so they become pliable.
    Stap 1
  2. Simmer and shred the chicken

    • Simmer the whole chicken with the onion, garlic head, bay leaf and salt.
    • Remove the chicken, let it cool and shred the meat.
    • Strain and reserve the broth for the masa and the sauce.
    Stap 2
  3. Whip the tallow

    • Whip the beef tallow on medium-high speed until fluffy.
    Stap 3
  4. Blend the green sauce

    • Blend the Anaheim peppers, jalapeños, serranos, tomatillos, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, pepper, bouillon and broth until smooth.
    Stap 4
  5. Cook the sauce with the chicken

    • Fry the onion in a saucepan, then add the green sauce.
    • Simmer the sauce, then add the shredded chicken and simmer again.
    • Turn off the heat and let the chicken cool before wrapping.
    Stap 5
  6. Make the masa

    • Mix the maseca, baking powder and bouillon into the whipped tallow.
    • Incorporate the masa and broth one cup at a time, alternating, until well combined.
    • Cover with a towel and mix on medium speed, then let the masa rest.
    Stap 6
  7. Wrap the tamales

    • Spread a layer of masa on a soaked corn husk, as thin or thick as you like.
    • Add a spoonful of chicken in green sauce and fold the husk closed.
    Stap 7
  8. Steam the tamales

    • Stand the tamales in a steamer pot and steam on the lowest flame.
    • Let them cool a few minutes before opening.
    Stap 8