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Tamale Masa Recipe with Oil

This tamale masa recipe with oil is perfect for making healthy Mexican tamales. The distinct flavor is something to enjoy in each bite.
Prep Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 16
Calories: 167kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a mixer, add the corn flour, baking powder, and salt. 
  • Mix to combine. 
  • Slowly add the vegetable broth until fully incorporated. 
  • Slowly add the olive oil. 
  • Be sure to scrape the sides and the bottom of the bowl. 

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Notes

You can also use canola oil or grapeseed oil.
To be used with your favorite tamale filling.
Steam tamales 1 ½ - 2 hours.
This recipe is for savory tamales, not sweet tamales.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg