Tamale in a cup

4 mins
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. 2In a bowl, add two cups of instant corn masa, half teaspoon of salt, quarter teaspoon of baking powder, and two tablespoons of lard.
  3. 3In a bowl, add two cups of instant corn masa, half teaspoon of salt, quarter teaspoon of baking powder, and two tablespoons of lard.
  4. 4Add a little bit of enchilada sauce to two cups of warm chicken stock and mix it.
  5. 5Add a little bit of enchilada sauce to two cups of warm chicken stock and mix it.
  6. 6Add a little bit of enchilada sauce to two cups of warm chicken stock and mix it.
  7. 7Combine the enchilada sauce with shredded chicken.
  8. 8Combine the enchilada sauce with shredded chicken.
  9. 9Combine the enchilada sauce with shredded chicken.
  10. 10In a cup, add one layer of masa at the very bottom.
  11. 11In a cup, add one layer of masa at the very bottom.
  12. 12In a cup, add one layer of masa at the very bottom.
  13. 13Add a layer of chicken.
  14. 14Add a layer of chicken.
  15. 15Add a layer of chicken.
  16. 16Add another layer of masa.
  17. 17Add another layer of masa.
  18. 18Add another layer of masa.
  19. 19Add more chicken.
  20. 20Add more chicken.
  21. 21Add more chicken.
  22. 22Finish with another layer of masa on top.
  23. 23Finish with another layer of masa on top.
  24. 24Finish with another layer of masa on top.
  25. 25Microwave for four minutes.
  26. 26Microwave for four minutes.
  27. 27Microwave for four minutes.
  28. 28Add crema and salsa verde.
  29. 29Add crema and salsa verde.
  30. 30Add crema and salsa verde.

Ingredients

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