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                            HUMINTA TAMALES

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Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mcdougall                        Main dish
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 14                    Corn Husks
  4 1/2   c            Masa Harina
  1 1/2   ts           Anis, powdered
    1/2   ts           Salt
  2 1/4   c            Water
  2       c            Winter Squash,Cooked Pureed

  Immerse dried corn husks in warm water for 10 minutes
 In a separate bowl combine masa harina and anis. Set
 aside In a medium sized sauce pan, bring salt and
 water to a boil Add squash, then masa mixture to water
 Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.  Mix and
 knead in bowl to make a stiff dough.
  Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Mix and
 knead in bowl to make a stiff dough.
  Roll dough into a 14" log. Cut dough into 1" long
 pieces Form each piece into a ball then a cegar shape
 and wrap in corn husk Cook tamales according
 todirection in Tamales: Basic PRocedure ** Hints:
 Serve with abean sauce or savory dipping sauce For a
 sweet treat top leftover huminta with apple sauce or
 warm stewed fruit.
  *** Vegetarian Gourmet, Summer 1993, Don Matesz ***



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