Green Chile and Cheese Tamales
INGREDIENTS
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For Masa:
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2½ cups masa harina
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2½ cups warm chicken broth
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¾ cup vegetable shortening or pork manteca (lard)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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For Filling:
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20 tomatillos
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5 to 6 serrano chiles
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2 cups roasted diced green chile (mild)
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1 medium onion, quartered
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1 cup cilantro
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Salt to taste
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10 to 12 ounce of Oaxaca cheese or Cacique-brand mozzarella, pull apart into 15 to 18 pieces
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15 corn husks for tamales
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Foil paper, cut into 15 pieces (about 7 inches)
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