Fish Tamales

Description

Seafood version of the classic. Top with chili sauce and sour cream, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 50 dried corn husks
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped roasted green chile peppers
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 5 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Cholula®)
  • 5 cloves garlic, pressed, divided
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced white onion
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 pounds tilapia fillets
  • 3 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage
  • ¼ cup finely shredded red cabbage
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 1 (2 pound) package masa harina
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder

Prep Time: 1 hr

Cook Time: 28 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 28 mins

Servings: 25

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