Tamales Rajas Con Queso

By Cooking Con Claudia · 120 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Beat the lard or shortening until creamy, then add the salt and baking powder.
2. Alternate adding the instant corn masa and the liquid, mixing until fully combined.
3. Mix until the masa is light and fluffy.
4. Let the masa rest for at least 15 minutes.
5. Spread masa on a corn husk, add a few strips of Queso Fresco, top with rajas, and crumble more Queso Fresco on top.
6. Fold the sides of the husk toward the center, then fold up the bottom to close the tamal.
7. Fill the steamer with water, keeping the water below the tamales.
8. Place the tamales folded side down in the steamer.
9. Cover the tamales with leftover corn husks, a damp cloth and a lid.
10. Steam for about 1 to 1½ hours, until the masa separates easily from the husk.
11. Let the tamales rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Summarized from Cooking Con Claudia's video. Watch it for the details.

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