Tamales

Ingredients

• 24 cornhusks
• 4 cups instant corn masa
• 1½ tbsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. chicken bouillon powder
• ½ tbsp. baking powder
• 1-cup pork fat
• ¾-cup salsa roja
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups filling of choice (shredded chicken or pork, beans, cheese or veggies)
• Additional salsa of choice

Directions

1. Place cornhusks in Thatsa large bowl and add warm water. Let soak for at least 2 hours.
2. In 3.5L Ultimate Mixing Bowl, add instant corn masa, salt, chicken bouillon powder and baking powder. Whisk well to combine. Add pork fat, salsa roja and mix well.
3. Add chicken stock, one cup at a time, and continue mixing until fully combine. Continue mixing dough until mixture no longer sticks to hand. Test dough readiness by adding a small piece of dough to a snack cup of water. Dough should float.
4. Remove cornhusk from water and add one large scoop of dough. Use spatula to spread thinly, and then add medium scoop of filling of choice and a small scoop of salsa of choice. Close cornhusk and fold down. Repeat process until all dough and cornhusks are used.
5. Add water to base of Smart Multi Cooker; add 6-8 tamales to shielded colander and place on top. Cover and microwave for 12 minutes then let rest for 5 minutes. Repeat process until all tamales are fully cooked.
6. Let cool slightly and serve.