Tamales - Eric Freeman

Soak corn husks for 3 hours in water. This recipe makes 6-8 tamales, so you will need about 1 "cluster" of corn husks. Combine the chunky chili, carrots, corn, salsa and hot sauce in a pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. In the mean time, combine MASA and baking powder in a large bowl; mix well. Add the oil, and mix with your fingers or a spatula. Then slowly add water until the mixture forms a dough. To test the dough, roll some into a small ball. The dough should hold together and not crumble. Remove the corn husks from the soaking water and dry off. For each tamale, line a corn husk with a thin layer of the dough. Place 1-2 tablespoons of sauce on the dough and roll the husk to seal the edges of the tamale. Fold the husk over the tamale, fold the ends up and use a small strip of husk to tie around each end. Steam the tamales for 45 mins - 1 hour. While the tamales are cooking, continue to simmer the remaining sauce. Serve hot with some of the remaining sauce on top. (by Eric Freeman) Busted and Entered for you by: Bill Webster Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #872 by Bill Webster <thelma@pipeline.com> on Oct 28, 1997