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BASIC MASA FOR TAMALES

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Ingredients

1 cup (240mL) chicken or vegetable stock*

2/3 cup (100g) white grits, ground as finely as possible, or white cornmeal

1 cup (240mL) masa harina

1/3 cup (80g) whole milk yogurt cheese*

1 tsp (4g) baking powder

1/2 - 1 tsp (3–6g) salt

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Directions

To make yogurt cheese, pour plain yogurt into a sieve lined with cheese cloth. Set over a bowl and let drain for 4 hours.

When the cheese is ready, bring stock to a simmer, then pour over grits in a bowl and allow to soften for about 15 minutes.

Mix in masa harina; set aside until cool. In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or with an electric hand mixer, combine half the masa mixture and yogurt, beating for three minutes. Add remaining masa and mix another 3 minutes, to the consistency of cake batter. Add baking powder and salt to taste.

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* Allergy notes: If you are allergic to soy, be sure the broth you choose is soy-free, as broths frequently contain hydrolized vegetable protein from soy. The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 74
Fat: 1g
% fat calories: 9%
Cholesterol: 1mg
Carbohydrate: 15g
Protein: 2g

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