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Tamales Rojos de Pollo (Red Chicken Tamales)

La ricetta originale, da cui nascono le versioni Low Carb, Protein e Low Fat.

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Tamales Rojos de Pollo (Red Chicken Tamales)

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Time

1h 30m

Servings

8 servings

Level

Media

Nutrition at a glance

360 kcal

Calorie

32 g

Proteine

45 g

Carboidrati

10 g

Grassi

Ingredients

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Method

1

Metti le foglie di mais in una ciotola e coprile con acqua calda per 30 minuti, finché non si ammorbidiscono. Scolale e mettile da parte.

2

Cuoci il petto di pollo in una pentola con acqua e un pizzico di sale per circa 20 minuti, finché è ben cotto. Scola e sfilaccia il pollo con due forchette.

3

In una padella, scalda l'olio d'oliva e aggiungi il concentrato di pomodoro, la paprika, il cumino e l'aglio tritato. Cuoci per 3-5 minuti, poi aggiungi il pollo sfilacciato e mescola bene per amalgamare i sapori.

4

In una ciotola capiente, unisci la farina di mais, il lievito, il sale e il pepe. Aggiungi gradualmente il brodo di pollo, mescolando fino a ottenere un impasto omogeneo e morbido.

5

Prendi una foglia di mais e stendi circa 2 cucchiai di impasto al centro, lasciando 5 cm di margine sui lati. Aggiungi un cucchiaio di ripieno di pollo al centro dell'impasto.

6

Ripiega i lati della foglia verso il centro e poi piega la parte inferiore verso l'alto, sigillando il tamale. Ripeti l'operazione con le restanti foglie e ripieno.

7

Disponi i tamales in un cestello per la cottura a vapore e cuoci per circa 45 minuti, finché il ripieno è caldo e l'impasto si stacca facilmente dalla foglia.

8

Lascia riposare i tamales per 10 minuti prima di servire.

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Food culture

The story of Tamales Rojos de Pollo (Red Chicken Tamales)

Tamales Rojos de Pollo (Red Chicken Tamales) is a much-loved dish of Messicana cuisine, with roots in the tradition of Media. It captures the comfort and generosity of a real home table.

On Tasty Table Diary the original always comes first. The modern versions are created to respect the spirit of the dish while adapting it to different needs.

Cooking tips

Tips for the perfect result

Use the freshest ingredients you can find for the best flavour.
Build the flavour slowly and taste as you cook.
Don't rush the cooking: balance is everything.
Let Tamales Rojos de Pollo (Red Chicken Tamales) rest for a moment before serving.

FAQ

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Can I make Tamales Rojos de Pollo (Red Chicken Tamales) ahead of time?

Yes. It is often even better after resting, and it reheats beautifully.

Which is the lightest version?

The Low Fat version is designed to reduce fat while keeping the structure of the dish.

Which is the best version for fitness?

The Protein version boosts protein and satiety.

Can I freeze it?

Most versions freeze well in single portions for meal prep.

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