Strawberry Tamales

INGREDIENTS:

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• 500 gr Masa Harina
• 1 packet Corn Husks
• 230 gr brown sugar (or piloncillo)
• 3 cups water
• Red food coloring
• 1/2 TBS baking powder
• 280 gr lard or vegetable shortening
• 200 gr raisins
• Strawberry marmalade

DIRECTIONS:

1. Soak corn husks until soft.
2. Bring brown sugar, cinnamon and water to boil until sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from heat. 
4. Strain liquid, add a few drops of food colouring and set aside to cool. 
5. Mix Masa Harina with baking powder and beat in lard. Add liquid little by little and continue to beat until smooth.
6. Fold in raisins.
7. Spoon in 1-2 tablespoons of masa onto each corn husk. Add a spoonful of marmalade in the middle and fold end under.
8. Place upright in steamer pot and cook 1 hour. 

Buen Provecho!