"Tamales are small, moist corn cakes that can be stuffed with a variety of fillings—usually shredded chicken, pork, or beef, or a combination of cheese and chiles...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick grits
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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1 cup (4 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons masa harina
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20 large dried corn husks
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1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened
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6 tablespoons lard, softened
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 recipe Red Chile Chicken Filling