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Instant Pot Tamales Recipe: Homemade Delight

This Instant Pot Tamales Recipe is a homemade delight that brings the traditional flavors of tamales to your kitchen in a fraction of the time. Perfect for a family meal or a special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 12 corn husks
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions: 

  • Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix masa harina, broth, baking powder, salt, and oil to form a dough.
  • Spread dough on soaked corn husks.
  • Add salsa, chicken, and cheese on top of the dough.
  • Roll the tamales and place them in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water.
  • Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening.

Notes:

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the chicken.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Mexican Food, Tamales
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