Mushroom Tamales

Name: Mushroom Tamales
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
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Tamales are a meal in itself and they are so versatile that you can easily adapt the recipe to prepare tamales with a wide variety of stuffings. If you are looking for meatless recipes, these mushroom tamales are just right for you! This delish recipe is perfect to enjoy the classic taste of tamales featuring chiles and corn but stuffed with mushrooms for a change.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 04-10-2019

Preparation

20 mins

50 mins

Low

For the sauce: In a pot with boiling water, cook guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, garlic and onion for 3 minutes. Transfer ingredients to a blender. Add salt and a cup of cooking water. Blend until smooth. Fry sauce for 3 minutes and set aside. Cook mushrooms over medium heat with a bit of oil for 3 minutes. Set aside. For the tamales: Beat lard until fluffy. Add masa mix for tamales, baking powder, and salt. Add vegetable broth until the desired consistency is obtained (3 cups). For assembling the tamales: Use a banana leaf as base. Add tamal dough, sauce, a cheese strip, and mushrooms. Close the tamales. Cook in a steamer for about 40 minutes. Serve mushroom tamales garnished with cilantro.