Huminta Tamales

* Exported from MasterCook *

HUMINTA TAMALES

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Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mcdougall Main dish
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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14 Corn Husks
4 1/2 c Masa Harina
1 1/2 ts Anis, powdered
1/2 ts Salt
2 1/4 c Water
2 c Winter Squash,Cooked Pureed

Immerse dried corn husks in warm water for 10 minutes
In a separate bowl combine masa harina and anis. Set
aside In a medium sized sauce pan, bring salt and
water to a boil Add squash, then masa mixture to water
Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Mix and
knead in bowl to make a stiff dough.
Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Mix and
knead in bowl to make a stiff dough.
Roll dough into a 14" log. Cut dough into 1" long
pieces Form each piece into a ball then a cegar shape
and wrap in corn husk Cook tamales according
todirection in Tamales: Basic PRocedure ** Hints:
Serve with abean sauce or savory dipping sauce For a
sweet treat top leftover huminta with apple sauce or
warm stewed fruit.
*** Vegetarian Gourmet, Summer 1993, Don Matesz ***



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