Costa Rican

Tamales de Elote con Queso y Calabaza

Name: Tamales de Elote con Queso y Calabaza
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 1 cup masa harina; 1 cup grated cheese; 1 cup cooked squash; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp salt; Corn husks for steaming; Water for steaming

Sweet corn tamales filled with cheese and squash, steamed to softness.

70 minutes8 servings

Method

Soak corn husks in water. Mix cornmeal, masa harina, milk, oil, and salt.
Stir in cheese and squash. Spread on husks, fold, and steam for 1 hour.
Check for doneness; tamales should be firm and not sticky.

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