Tamales

Ingredients

• •masa
• •lard
• •corn husks
• •chicken
• •salsa
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •cumin to taste
• •1 teaspoon oregano
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients: masa, lard, corn husks. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

2. 2

   Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and cumin. Let marinate 4 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Toasting chiles - this is essential for authentic Mexican flavor.

5. 5