Mole tamales are a delicious option to enjoy a typical Mexican dish. They are prepared with corn dough and a filling made with cooked and shredded chicken, dipped in a sauce of black mole
and grated cheese.Then, they are wrapped in plantain leaves and cooked in boiling water until soft. Mole tamales are ideal for serving at family events or as a lunch or dinner option. They're so delicious and perfect to share with friends and family!
Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
8
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the shredded chicken until golden brown.
Add the mole negro and cook for a few more minutes until hot.
In a bowl, mix the tamale dough with the chicken and mole until smooth.
Place a banana leaf on a flat surface and place some of the dough mixture in the center.
Add some grated cheese on top of the dough mixture.
Roll the banana leaf into a tamale and secure it with a little thread or a strip of banana leaf. Repeat this process until you finish all the dough.
Place the tamales in a pot of boiling water and cook for about 45 minutes.
Serve warm.
