Tunisia’s Jambalaya Tamales

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 2
Savory and flavorful Tunisia's Jambalaya Tamales
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

18 dried corn husks
1 cup butter flavor shortening or 1 cup margarine
2 cups corn masa harina mix
4 tablespoons creole seasoning
3 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 whole onion
2 tablespoons gumbo file powder
2 cups diced fish
2 cups shrimp
2 cups hot link sausage
3 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
3 cups water , for mixing the masa harina flour ( or more )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
565
Sugar
2g
Fat
43g
Tunisia's Jambalaya Tamales are a fusion of Tunisian and Louisiana Creole cuisine. These delicious savory treats are made with corn masa harina mix, a traditional ingredient in Latin American cuisine. The filling is a combination of diced fish, shrimp, hot link sausage and boneless chicken breasts, flavored with creole seasoning and gumbo file powder. The tamales are then steamed until tender and served warm. This recipe is perfect for those who love spicy food and looking for a comfort meal on a cold day. Despite its exotic origins, the ingredients used are widely available in most supermarkets and grocery stores.

Instructions

1.Soak corn husks in hot water, set aside.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter flavor shortening or margarine with corn masa harina mix, creole seasoning, gumbo file powder and crushed garlic. Mix well.
3.Gradually add water, continue mixing. Set aside.
4.In a skillet, heat olive or canola oil over medium heat. Saute diced onion until tender.
5.Add in hot link sausage and boneless chicken breasts, cook until brown.
6.Mix in diced fish and shrimp, continue cooking until shrimp is pink.
7.Mix the sauteed meat and seafood with the masa dough until well combined.
8.Rinse corn husks and pat dry. Spread a thin layer of masa dough on each husk, about 1/4 inch thick.
9.Roll each husk into a tamale and tie the bottoms with a strip of corn husk.
10.Steam tamale in a steamer basket for 1 hour. Serve warm.

PROS

Tunisia’s Jambalaya Tamales are savory, flavorful and perfect for a comfort meal on a cold day.

The combination of seafood, meat and spices will leave you feeling satisfied and full.

Corn masa harina mix is gluten-free and low in fat.

CONS

This recipe is time-consuming and requires several steps.
It may take some time to prepare.

Tamale-making can be tricky, especially for beginners.
It requires practice.

Hot link sausage and butter flavor shortening or margarine are high in calories and should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Seafood, such as fish and shrimp, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are important for heart health.
Creole seasoning contains spices such as paprika, garlic, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper. These spices have anti-inflammatory properties and can improve digestion.
Corn masa harina is gluten-free, making this recipe suitable for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

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