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Ingredients

• 🌽 500 g fresh corn kernels (3 cups / 1.1 lb)
• 🧈 75 g unsalted butter, softened (⅓ cup / 2.6 oz) dairy
• 🍬 60 g sugar (¼ cup / 2.1 oz)
• 🥛 60 ml milk (¼ cup / 2 fl oz) dairy
• 🌾 100 g corn flour (masa harina) (¾ cup / 3.5 oz) gluten
• 🧂 Pinch of salt
• 🍂 8 corn husks (soaked in warm water)

Preparation

• 1 In a blender, blend corn kernels with milk until smooth.
• 2 In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add corn mixture and mix well.
• 3 Stir in masa harina and a pinch of salt. Batter should be soft but hold shape.
• 4 Fill each corn husk with 2 tablespoons of mixture and fold closed.
• 5 Steam tamales for 45–50 minutes until set.
• 6 Let cool slightly before serving — enjoy warm!

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