Using a spoon, spread out ⅙ of the masa flour across the corn husk. Press it into the corn husk using the back of the spoon until a thin square has formed. Add a small amount of the meat onto the center of the masa, leaving some space on each side. Roll the tamales, making sure to tuck in one end and leave the other open as you go.
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?
Maseca is a type of corn flour that is used to make tamales, while maseca tamal is a type of corn flour that is used to make tamales that are filled with meat. There is only one difference between maseca and maseca para tamales: the courseness of the powder.
Roll the tamales, making sure to tuck in one end and leave the other open as you go. Place the tamales into your steamer and cook over boiled water by steaming them open side up for around 45 minutes. Step 12: Enjoy! Serve your Keto Tamales right away, or store and enjoy later.