Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with delicious homemade tamales, using a step-by-step guide to making them. The ingredients include masa harina, chicken broth, lard, and various seasonings. Prepare the meat filling by cooking it with onions, garlic, and spices. Mix masa to create the dough and assemble the tamales with the filling in corn husks. Steam the tamales for 1-1.5 hours and serve with a homemade red sauce made from chilis, onions, garlic, and spices. Enjoy this authentic Mexican dish for a flavorful Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tamales

Ingredients:

• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 1/3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup lard
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound meat (chicken, pork, or beef)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• Dried corn husks

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

1. In a skillet, cook the meat, onion, and garlic until browned.
2. Add the cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. Prepare the Masa:

1. In a large bowl, mix masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, beat lard until fluffy. Gradually add the masa mixture and chicken broth, mixing well.

3. Assemble the Tamales:

1. Soak the corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes.
2. Spread a thin layer of masa on each husk.
3. Add a spoonful of the meat filling in the center.

4. Steam the Tamales:

1. Arrange tamales upright in a steamer basket.
2. Steam for 1-1.5 hours, adding more water as needed.
3. Let tamales cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your Homemade Tamales!

Recipe for Red Sauce:

• 2 dried ancho chilis, seeded
• 2 dried guajillo chilis, seeded
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Prepare the Sauce:

1. Toast the chilis in a dry skillet until fragrant.
2. Soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
3. Blend chilis, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.

2. Serve the Tamales with Red Sauce for a Flavorful Cinco de Mayo Celebration!