Traditional recipes for tamales are made using masa dough, which is very high in net carbs. That’s because it’s made from maize, which is a starchy grain. That’s why we made our very own Keto Tamales recipe using high-fat, low-carb almond flour dough inside each corn husk parcel. Is Corn Husk Low-Carb?
1. Soak the corn husks in warm water until soft. 2. Blend with an electric mixer Maseca corn masa for tamales, corn oil, salt, baking powder and the chicken broth to obtain a consistent mixture. 3. Shred the chicken and marinate in the green salsa or tomatillo sauce.
Tome la hoja de maíz, unte la masa y unte una cucharada de pollo marinado sobre la masa. Doble al centro los lados y uno de los extremos de la hoja de maíz, envolviendo la masa y carne. Coloque los tamales parados sobre la base del extremo doblado en una vaporera y cocine durante 35 a 40 minutos.
In a separate bowl, beat the shortening until fluffy/creamy texture (it looks gross because it's all fatty!). Once your masa mixture is well mixed, fold the shortening into the masa until it's even. this or any time would be a good place to add the corn in the mix.