The cornmeal mixture used in tamales is called masa harina. Since cornmeal is too high in carbohydrate to eat on a low carb diet, Emily found a way to make it out of almond flour and …
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Line a well greased 2 quart baking dish with corn husks, letting ends extend above rim. Spread a thin layer of the corn mixture over husks to anchor them. Sprinkle cheese over corn, then distribute chiles evenly in baking dish. Cover with remaining corn dough, fold husks over tamale, and press into top. Press additional husks into tamale.
A tamale is a Mexican dish made up of a masa dough that is spread out on a dried corn husk. A filling (chicken, pork, vegetable, etc.) is added before the corn husk is rolled up and the whole thing is steamed. Are Tamales Keto? Classic tamales made with masa are not keto friendly, because corn on keto has too many carbs.
Place 1 cheese strip and 1 chile strip on top of the mixture. Top with more corn masa. Bring the edges of the corn husks over the filling to cover completely. Place the husk on a piece of square parchment paper. Fold ends of corn husks, then fold sides of parchment over tamale and fold up ends. Tie string around ends to hold in place.
The dough, called “masa” is spread on the corn husk. The corn husks do not get eaten, they are just used to envelope the dough and filling of the tamale which gets cooked inside. The filling. You can fill the tamales with meat or beans and cheese. Find my favorite filling options below!