Tamales - Messico

[frangipane]

Prendere le foglie di mais secche ed ammollarle in acqua calda per 3 orette

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Con 250 grammi di masa harina, 75 grammi di strutto e brodo di carne preparare un impasto, farci una palla e mettere a riposare.

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Tagliare la lonza di maiale a striscioline (quello sopra è un peperoncino habanero, occhio perchè picca parecchio)

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Soffriggere per bene le striscioline di maiale,

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toglierle e aggiungere cipolla, aglio, cumino e peperoncino

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aggiungere i tomatillos freschi, cuocere per una decina di minuti, frullare

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aggiungere il maiale e il coriandolo tritato

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Prendere le foglie di mais e metterci al centro dell'impasto di masa harina,

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ripiegare i bordi della foglia di mais lasciando un piccolo spazio che andrà riempito con il composto di carne e tomatillos,

http://www.cookaround.com/cpg134/albums/userpics/10046/tamalesc.JPG

richiudere e schiacciare

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sul fondo di una vaporiera mettere le foglie di mais

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aggiungere i tamales

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e cuocere a vapore per 1 ora

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Servire con salsa piccante, buon appetitoooo :D :D :D :D

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