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How to Make Delicious Red Chile Tamales
In this article, we will dive into the flavorful journey of making mouthwatering red chile tamales using masa preparada. This traditional Mexican dish features a combination of spiced meat, layered within soft and fluffy masa, all wrapped in corn husks and steamed to perfection. Let’s take a step-by-step look at the process.
Ingredients Needed
Before you begin cooking, gather all the ingredients required for both the chili sauce and the tamale filling. You can find the full list of ingredients in the description section of the original recipe video.
Creating the Chili Sauce
The first step in making tamales is preparing the chili sauce.
- Start by cleaning 35 New Mexico chili pods and 7 Ancho chilies and place them in a pot.