Recipe of Rice Tamales

Name: Recipe of Rice Tamales
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 2 cups of cooked white rice; 1 cup of chicken stock; 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken; 1 chopped onion; 2 minced garlic cloves; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup of canned corn (sweet corn); 1 cup of peas; 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon of cumin powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 12 dried corn husks for tamale

Mexico

Rice tamales are a different and delicious version of traditional tamales. This recipe combines rice, chicken and vegetables, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. They are perfect for a special dinner or a get-together with friends and family.

Rice tamales are a delicious option to enjoy Latin cuisine. This recipe is a little bit of work, but the end result is a dish full of flavor and texture. Enjoy them!

Servings10

Preparation45 min

Cooking90 min

Calorieskcal

How to Make Rice Tamales

Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and red pepper and cook until soft.

Step 2

Add the corn and peas and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the rice, chicken, and chicken stock. Mix well and cook for 10 more minutes. Add the cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

Step 4

Soak the corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes. Then, wring them out and dry them.

Step 5

Take a corn leaf and place a large spoonful of the rice and chicken mixture in the center. Wrap the sheet into a bundle and tie with kitchen twine.

Step 6

Place the tamales in a large tamale pot and add water to cover half of the tamales. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the tamales are cooked.