Chiles For Tamales
Chiles for tamales are an essential ingredient in making delicious tamales. This recipe will guide you through preparing the perfect chiles for your tamales.
Ingredients
- 12 dried chiles (such as guajillo or ancho)
- Water
- Salt
Instructions
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chiles.
- Place the chiles in a pot and cover them with water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the chiles simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chiles from the water and let them cool.
- Once cooled, the chiles are ready to be used in your tamale recipe.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 50 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Pot Knife Strainer
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the chiles for tamales with your favorite tamale filling for a delicious and authentic Mexican dish.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to wear gloves when handling the dried chiles to avoid irritation from the spicy oils.
Cost
$3