Green Chile Tamales Recipe

Name: Green Chile Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe Mesa Dough; 4 Poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded; 1/3 cup Tomatillo Salsa; 1 -8 ounce package dried corn husks soaked in hot water at least 2 hours or overnight; 1 pound tomatillos, husked, washed and cut into quarters; 4 large jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, if desired and roughly chopped; 1/2 cup cold water; 1/2 medium onion, cut in half; 2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1
Combine the roasted poblanos and tomatillo salsa in a blender of food processor.
2
Puree until smooth.
3
Add the pureed chile mixture to the masa dough and mix well to combine.
4
Reserve at room temperature.
5
Follow method of filling and steaming as in Turkey Tamale recipe.
6
In a blender place tomatillos, jalapenos and water.
7
Puree until just chunky.
8
Add remaining ingredients and puree about 2 minutes more, or until no large chunks remain.
9
This salsa keeps in the refrigerator, in a covered container, about 3 days.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 recipe Mesa Dough, 4 Poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded, 1/3 cup Tomatillo Salsa, 1 -8 ounce package dried corn husks soaked in hot water at least 2 hours or overnight, and more.

Yes, Green Chile Tamales falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Chile Tamales

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Variations & substitutions

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