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                            TAMALE DE ELOTE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2   c            Milk
  1 1/3   c            Roasted fresh corn kernels
  1       c            Masa harina
 14       tb           Butter -- softened
  1       t            Baking powder
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/2   c            Chiles poblanos -- finely
                       -diced
    1/2   c            Jack cheese
  8                    Dried corn husks

 Soak husks in hot water until pliable.  In a saute pan
 simmer the milk and corn together over medium heat
 until the corn becomes soft (about 10 minutes.  Strain
 the corn, reserve 1 cup, and puree the remainder with
 the milk.  Add the puree to the masa harina, and mix
 with a spoon or whisk. In a large bowl, whip the
 butter, baking powder, and salt together until light
 and fluffy. Incorporate the masa in 2 oz increments,
 whisking until light and fluffy (about 10 to 15
 minutes total).  Fold in the green chile, remaining
 corn and cheese.

 Divide masa evenly between the corn husks, roll and
 tie tamales and steam for 30 minutes.  Let cool
 slightly and serve.



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