Medium
Costa Rican
Tamal de Masa
Fresh Corn Tamales
90
Total Minutes
10
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Keto
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
60 min
Cook Time
90 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
8.00 ears
Fresh corn
kernels removed
0.50 cup
Butter
softened
1.00 cup
Milk
whole
2.00 tbsp
Sugar
1.00 tsp
Salt
20.00 pieces
Corn husks
soaked
1.00 cup
Cheese
queso fresco, crumbled
Instructions (9 steps)
1
Process corn kernels in blender until smooth.
2
Mix corn paste with softened butter.
3
Add milk gradually, mixing well.
4
Season with sugar and salt.
5
Spread mixture on corn husks.
6
Add cheese if using.
7
Fold and wrap tamales.
8
Steam tamales.
45 minutes
9
Let rest before serving.
10 minutes