Mexican sweet tamales
One of the most traditional dishes in Mexico and that is usually prepared for any type of festivity, whether during the national holidays, the Day of the Dead, Christmas or a birthday, are Mexican sweet tamales. There are various recipes and flavors depending on the region where are prepared, but among the most popular there are the Mexican sweet tamales, which also have different flavors.
Ingredients:
• 1 package of “La Paloma Corn Husks”
•500 grams of flour for tamale
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 250 grams of vegetable shortening or lard
• 1 can of condensed milk
• 50 grams of sugar (¼ cup)
• 100 milliliters of milk
• 2 drops of red vegetable coloring
• Optional raisins
Instructions:
1. To start preparing the sweet tamales, beat the vegetable shortening until it acquires a cream texture. This process will take you around 10-15 minutes.
2.In another container, mix the dry ingredients: the flour for the tamale, the baking powder, the teaspoon of salt and the sugar. Mix well so that everything is incorporated.
3. Take La Paloma Corn Husks out of the packaging and reserve, you can moisten a little if you consider it, the leaves are soft and clean.
4. When you have the butter whipped, gradually add the dry ingredients and mix to integrate everything.
5. Add the milk and the can of condensed milk and mix again. At this point you can add the drops of red food coloring to give your tamales a pink color. And add the raisins.
6. Transfer your tamales to a pot to cook them in a bain-marie. Arrange them vertically to prevent them from opening during cooking, cover with more tamale leaves and cover the pot to let them cook for an hour over low heat.
Ready enjoy with a delicious atole or pot coffee!