Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:43:09 +0800 Subject: [BREAKFAST-RECIPE] Burke's Tamales Reply-To: BREAKFAST-RECIPE@yahoogroups.com To: tamale-recipe@egrouops.com, cocina-mexiana@egroups.com, texas-recipe@egroups.com, tex-mex-recipe@egroups.com, beef-recipe@egroups.com, chile-pepper-recipe@egroups.com, spice-recipe@egroups.com, chicken-recipe@egroups.com, corn-recipe@egroups.com, grain-recipe@egroups.com, chrismas-recipe@egroups.com, party-recipe@egroups.com, basic-recipe@egroups.com, comfort-recipe@egroups.com, american-recipe@egroups.com, southrn-comfort-recipe@egroups.com, BREAKFAST-RECIPE@yahoogroups.com, antojito-recipe@egroups.com, poultry-recipe@egroups.com, holiday-recipe@egroups.com, meat-recipe@egroups.com Burke's Tamales Makes 2 to 2-1/2 dozen Your masa recipe, enough for 2 to 3 dozen tamales 56 to 64 corn husks, soaked in water for 1/2-hr. (may use parchment paper instead) Shredded chicken or beef fillings The corn husks: Drain husks, pat dry. Tear 24 to 30 strips, 1/6-in. wide each, from 4 husks for tying tamales. Place 2 husks together, large ends overlapping 2 in. Repeat. ~~~ The shredded chicken filling: 1 TBS olive oil 1 1/4 t. chile pepper 1/8 t. oregano, ground 1/4 t. garlic powder 1 t. cumin, ground 1/8 t. allspice, ground 1/2 t. red pepper, ground 1 1/2 t. paprika, ground 1/2 t. cracked red pepper 1/2 t. sugar 2 TBS water 1 lb. shredded cooked& seasoned Chicken Breast, thawed 4 oz. tomato sauce Add all ingredients, except water, chicken, and tomato sauce to skillet. Over moderately high heat, lightly sautŽ spice. Add water and chicken and stir until thoroughly combined. Add tomato sauce and heat through. ~~~ The shredded beef filling: 2 T. olive oil 1 c. onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 t. cracked red pepper 1 t. chile powder 1/2 t. cumin, ground 1/2 t. black pepper 1 lb. Tezzata Shredded Seasoned Beef, thawed 8 oz. canned diced tomatoes Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion, garlic, and spices and sautŽ until tender, but not brown. Add thawed, shredded beef and stewed tomatoes. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated. To assemble and cook tamales: Divide dough evenly between the husks and spread in the center, leaving 1 inch at each end uncovered. Place desired filling on top of dough and roll corn husks so the filling is completely enclosed. Twist and tie each end with corn husk strips. Steam for 30 to 35 minutes. The tamales are done when dough comes cleanly away from the sides. -- _______________________________________________ Get your free email from www.doramail.com with 30 Megs of disk space in webhosting and e-mail storage! Powered by Outblaze ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Help save the life of a child. Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. http://us.click.yahoo.com/f4eSOB/lbOLAA/E2hLAA/f8NolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BREAKFAST-RECIPE/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BREAKFAST-RECIPE-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/