Maseca Tamales Masa

Details Instant corn masa mix for delicious tamales. Ingredients Corn Treated With Hydrated Lime. Directions Preparing the Tamales: 1-1/4 lb pork (chicken or beef may be substituted ); 1-1/2 oz pasilla chili; 1/8 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 tbsp salt; 16 corn husks; 2-1/2 lb prepared masa (step 1). 1. Cover the meat with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours until the meat is well cooked. Lightly saute the pasilla chili in vegetable oil. In a blender, mix the chilies and the water. 2. Cut the meat into small pieces and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown. Add salt and chili mixture and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. 3. Soak the corn husks for a few minutes and drain well. 4. Spread the prepared masa evenly over each corn husk and add a tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center. Close the husk, folding inward all sides towards the center. Place the tamale in the steamer. 5. Cover with a wet cloth and steam for about 1 hour. Preparing