Side dishe for 12
Tamales de Rajas con Queso
Soft masa surrounds roasted poblano strips and Oaxaca cheese, then the tamales steam until firm and tender.
Typical price
$4.78for 4 servings
$1.19 per serving$4.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetSide dishesGame day
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.00Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.34 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups lard
- 2 cups corn flour for tamales
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 3/4 cup warm chicken broth
- salt to taste (optional)
- salt to taste (optional)
- 16 lg corn husk
- 2 lg tomatoes
- 1 tbsp onion
- 1 jalapeños
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 poblano peppers
- 10 oz oaxaca cheese
- extra salsa and mexican cream to drizzle your tamales
Steps
- Soak the corn husks in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain them.
- Blend the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of broth into a salsa.
- Cook the poblanos in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, peel them, and cut them into strips.
- Beat the lard until soft, then mix in the corn flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining broth.
- Spread masa on 12 husks, add poblano strips and cheese, then fold each husk around the filling.
- Steam the tamales in a covered pot with water for 18 minutes, until the masa is firm.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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