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Real Homemade Tamales

SUBMITTED BY: SADDIECAT 

I had been looking for a Tamale recipe for years. One day I went to the international market and stood in the Mexican aisle till a woman with a full cart came by. I just asked her if she knew how to make Tamales. This is her recipe with a few additions from me. This is great served with refried beans and a salad.

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Submitted by: Kate Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
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