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Weeknight Tamales and Pickled Onion
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Weeknight Tamales and Pickled Onion

4.3 (153 ratings)

Weeknight Tamales and Pickled Onion -- bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
11 min
Cook
70 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tamales
  • a pinch white onion
  • 4 oz fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup corn tortillas
  • 3 cloves kosher salt
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the tamales dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the tamales, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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