Low-Carb Tamales
Introduce
Chef :
skunkmonkey101
Low-Carb Tamales
Low-carb alternative to Tamales. The dough is just a bit sweet taste. Make sure you use good banana leaves or strong cornhusk.
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Boil the cup of water with the chicken in it. When done pull it apart. You can also use beef
* Step 2
Heat the oil add the onions and spices. Sauté till onions are soft. Add the chicken.
* Step 3
Mix the flours and the other dough ingredients.
* Step 4
Add 2 tablespoons of dough to a piece of leaf.
* Step 5
Add some of the filling to the center of the dough on the leaf. Fold the leaf into a package. Make sure the dough covers the filling.
* Step 6
Fold again and tie the twine. Add to the steamer. Steam for 30 minutes.
* Step 7
Let rest 5 minutes then serve. Remove from leaf I hope you enjoy!! I served with salsa verde.
* Step 8
My leaves were tattered a bit it was hard to work with. Caused some of my Tamales to crack a bit one actually crumbled.
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