*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    CUP TAMALES WITH VERA CRUZ FLAVORS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Main dish
                Kooknet                          Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Hominy -- cooked
     1/3   c            Lard -- or Vegetable
                        -Shortening
   2       ts           Mild Chile Powder
   1       t            Salt
                        Leftover Cooked Pork, Beef
                        -and/or Chicken -- diced
   2       tb           Salsa
                        Marinade from canned
                        -chipotles en adobo
   1                    Tomato -- diced
                        Cilantro -- chopped
   5                    Raisins
   3                    Green Olives -- chopped
                        Cinnamon
                        Ground Cumin

  Combine hominy, lard, chile powder and salt in a food
  processor and puree. Use about 2/3 of the mixture to
  line individual greased ramekins or 1 large casserole
  dish. Combine meats, salsa, marinade to taste, tomato,
  cilantro, raisins and olives. Season to taste with
  cinnamon and cumin. Spoon into ramekins or casserole.
  Top with remaining hominy mixture. Cover each ramekin
  or the casserole with foil. Place in a water-filled
  pan and bake at 350°F. for 1 hour.
  
  Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 3 May 1995 Typed by
  Katherine Smith Kook-Net: The Shadow Zone IV - Stinson
  Beach, CA
 


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