Tamale in a cup

4m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, add two cups of instant corn masa, half teaspoon of salt, quarter teaspoon of baking powder, and two tablespoons of lard.
  2. 2Add a little bit of enchilada sauce to two cups of warm chicken stock and mix it.
  3. 3Combine the enchilada sauce with shredded chicken.
  4. 4In a cup, add one layer of masa at the very bottom.
  5. 5Add a layer of chicken.
  6. 6Add another layer of masa.
  7. 7Add more chicken.
  8. 8Finish with another layer of masa on top.
  9. 9Microwave for four minutes.
  10. 10Add crema and salsa verde.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups instant corn masa
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp lard
  • 2 cups warm chicken stock
  • enchilada sauce
  • shredded chicken
  • crema
  • salsa verde
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomato

Equipment

bowlcupmicrowave

Tips

  • You can save the masa and chicken in the fridge to have it ready for later.
  • You can add shredded lettuce and diced tomato as toppings.