Chile for Tamales Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Chile for Tamales Recipe). This is a wonderful marinade for pork tamales. Just blend the chilies with some water and oregano, and mix with pork before assembling tamales.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 cups

Chile for Tamales Recipe

Ingredients

20 dried red chile peppers - washed

with stems and seeds removed

5 cups water

1 teaspoon dried

crushed Mexican oregano

3 cloves garlic

crushed

salt to taste

Mexican White Sauce

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Wash dried peppers and remove stems and seeds. Place in a blender or food processor with the water oregano garlic and a pinch or two of salt.

Step 2

Blend on high until peppers are thoroughly pureed pulsing occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Nutritional Information

Chile for Tamales Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 8.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.3g 1%

Carbohydrates: 1.9g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 497.5IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 1mcg

Calcium: 6.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 2mg 1%

Potassium: 39.8mg 1%

Sodium: 389.5mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 1.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.