vegan tamales

These red chile jackfruit tamales are made with spicy guajillo chile seasoned jackfruit and masa, stuffed inside corn husks and steamed until tender.

Red Chile Jackfruit Tamales

(4 oz._ Guajillo chiles, dry, seeded

Arbol chiles, dried, (seeded)

Garlic

White onion, (chopped)

Chile soaking liquid

Garlic (cloves, minced)

(20 oz.) Green jackfruit

Reserved guajillo chile sauce

(8 oz.) Refined coconut oil, room temperature

(1 lb. 2 oz.) Masa harina

Baking powder

tbsp. Salt, (kosher)

½ tbsp. Cumin, (ground)

Vegetable broth

Corn husks

Soak the corn husks in hot water, in a large pot or in your kitchen sink. Place a plate over them to weigh them down so they are completely submerged. Let them soak for at least an hour.

To prepare the corn husks

Place the chiles in a small sauce pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and let cook for about 10 minutes. Drain the chiles and reserve 2 cups of the soaking liquid. Place the chiles, garlic, onion, and soaking liquid in the blender and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and strain. You should end up with about 3 cups of sauce.

To make the sauce

Drain the jackfruit. Rinse, and pat with paper towels. Cut out the core of the jackfruit (tip of the triangle pieces), and cut pieces in half. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a large sauté pan set to medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the jackfruit and cook for 3 -4 minutes or until it begins to brown. Pour 1 ½ cups of the guajillo chile sauce and reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer for 20 minutes or until jackfruit begins to break down and the sauce has thickened slightly. Use a fork to shred the jackfruit as it cooks down. Season with salt and pepper and let cool.

To make the filling

Beat the coconut oil, on medium-high speed, with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add the baking powder, cumin, salt, and beat for 1 minute to incorporate into the coconut oil.

Add half of the masa harina to the bowl, pour in half of the vegetable stock, and beat to incorporate. After it is completely incorporated, add the other half of masa harina, vegetable stock, and 1 ½ cups of the guajillo chile puree. Beat at low speed, until thoroughly mixed. It should have the consistency of a thick cake batter. If necessary, add more vegetable stock until you reach that consistency. Taste the dough, and add more salt if necessary. It should be a little bit salty.

For lighter and fluffier tamales, let the dough rest for an hour in the refrigerator. Remove the dough from the fridge and rebeat it, adding enough liquid to get it to the consistency it had before.

Remove the corn husks from the water and set on paper towels. Reserve the largest husks to wrap the tamales and the small ones to line the steamer.

To make the dough

Fill the bottom with water making sure the water is not touching the steamer rack. Line the rack and sides of the steamer pot with corn husks. Set aside.

To set up your steamer

Pull 24 pencil thin strips off of the corn husks and set aside. Take a husk and dry off the excess water with a paper towel. Place the husk in your hand with the tapered side away from you and the smooth side up. Using a spoon, spread 2-3 tbsp. of the dough (¼ inch thick) onto the corn husk, forming a 3 - 4 inch square. Leave a border of at least 3/4 inch on each side of the square.

Place 1 ½ tbsp. of the filling in the center of the dough. Bring the two long sides of the corn husk together, this will cause the masa to surround the filling, and roll them in the same direction around the tamal. (If the husk is too small, fold one of the long sides towards the center, and then fold the other long side on top.) Fold down the empty tapered section of the corn husk, forming a closed bottom. This will leave the top of the tamal open. Tie with a corn husk strip to secure the bottom of the tamal.

&nbsp;Place the tamal in the steamer vertically leaning against the side of the pot, with the open end on top. Repeat this process until you run out of dough and all the tamales are in the steamer. Cover them with a layer of corn husks. If the steamer is not full, fill the empty spaces with more corn husks. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and cook for 40 minutes. Check the tamales, when they separate easily from the corn husk it means they are done. If they are not done, steam for 10 more minutes and check again.

Remove steamer from the heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Uncover and let cool for at least an hour. Don’t be alarmed if the tamales seem really soft. As they cool, they will firm up.

To wrap the tamales

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Red Chile Jackfruit tamales, vegan and gluten-free version of this Mexican classic.

These easy step-by-step instructions will show you how to make tamales vegan, gluten-free, and without any hassle (even if it&#039;s your first time).

How to Make Tamales

(~25) corn husks (1.60)

masa harina (0.38)

salt (0.02)

½ tbsp baking powder (0.01)

vegetable broth (0.14)

First, remove the husks from their package and separate them. Sort through them and discard any husks that have holes or damage.

Then, add the husks to your kitchen sink or a large bowl of hot water and soak for 30 minutes. This will make the husks more pliable and easier to work with during assembly. If they are extra dry, soak them for a few hours or overnight.

To a large mixing bowl, add the masa harina, salt, and baking powder. Mix together using your hands or a whisk. Then, add the room temperature coconut oil and vegetable broth and mix with your hands.

Continue mixing and kneading the dough until all the ingredients are well combined and the dough has a light, fluffy consistency (about 4-5 minutes).

Note: the dough should not be very sticky. Use the “palm trick” (slap the dough with a clean hand and if lots of dough sticks to your palm, add more oil in 1-2 tbsp at a time).

Dough

Dry the husks off with a tea towel to remove excess water. Lay one flat on your counter, making sure the smooth side faces up and the wider end is closer to you.

Scoop 2-3 tbsp of dough onto the middle of the husk. Spread the dough towards the wide end into a thin (¼-inch thick) layer using a spatula, butter knife, or plaster knife. Top with 1-2 tbsp of filling (we used potatoes &amp; beans tossed in adobo sauce).

Fold both sides of the husk towards the center to close the dough around the filling, then tuck one side of the husk underneath and fold the second side over top. Fold the bottom portion up and secure the tamal with a string of leftover husk. Continue this process until the rest of the dough, filling, and husks are gone.

Assembly

Prepare your pot for steaming by adding 3 cups of warm water to the bottom. Then, place the steamer rack inside and cover it with a layer of extra corn husks.

Begin leaning the tamales around the steamer in an upright position. Continue working inwards in a circular fashion until the pot is full.

Cover the tamales with another layer of corn husks and a tea towel on top. Cover your pot with the lid, bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and steam the tamales for 40-45 minutes.

To check if they are fully cooked, remove 1 tamal at 40 minutes. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes, then attempt to open the husk. If the tamal separates from the husk easily, they are ready. If the dough still sticks to the husk, close it up and continue steaming for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Note: make sure to keep a close eye on the water level of your pot during steaming. You don’t want to end up with a dry pot!

When the tamales are finished cooking, remove them from the pot and let them rest for about 10 minutes to allow the dough to firm up. Serve the tamales while still warm on their own or with toppings. Enjoy!

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How to make vegan tamales with 8 filling options, step-by-step instructions, top tips, FAQs, storage recommendations, and more! These vegan/vegetarian tamales are perfect for enjoying during the holidays, potlucks, and celebrations year round!

How To Make Vegan Tamales

dried corn husks

corn masa flour

vegetable oil oil

baking powder

garlic powder

salt

Batch of filling

Pour hot water in a large baking dish or stock pot and add the dried corn husks. Let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until they have softened.

Using an electric mixer, beat together the corn flour, vegetable broth, vegetable oil (or shortening), baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. You can also mix it by hand, but it’s a much easier process with an electric mixer.

Pat dry a corn husk, lay it flat, and spread a spoonful of dough to cover most of the corn husk. All corn husks are different sizes, so each tamal may look differently. Once the dough is spread out, add one to two tablespoons of filling vertically to the middle of the tamal. Bring both sides of the corn husks together until the dough seals. Then, close up the husks (see above for photos of how to do it).

In a large stockpot with a steamer basket, add all the tamales and bring water to a boil. Once boiling, lower to a simmer for 45 minutes.

If you love Mexican food, then these Vegan Green Corn Tamales are for you! These rich, spicy tamales are made with Hatch green chiles, fresh white corn, and masa harina.

Vegan Green Corn Tamales (Tamales de Elote)

fresh white corn* ((7 1/2 cups after cut))

vegan cream cheese (- I used Tofutti)

vegetable shortening

masa harina*

Hatch green chiles*

Husk the corn and save the leaves. Soak the leaves in water. Save the corn silk if you want to make tea.

Cut the kernels off the cobs. Process in a food processor until finely ground (see photo above for consistency).*

Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, mix together corn, vegan cream cheese, vegetable shortening, masa harina, and salt until mixed thoroughly.

For each tamal, open the corn husk and spread about 1/4 cup of the masa (the dough) on the widest part of the husk, an inch from the side (it will spread and spill out upon steaming). Using a fork, place a strip of Hatch green chili on top of the masa.

Roll the husk tightly and fold over the small edge. Pinch it so that it stays shut. Tie a thin corn husk ribbon around tamal, if desired. Repeat until the dough is used up.

In a tall pot, lay&nbsp;a few husks flat on the bottom*. This is to prevent burning your tamales in case the water gets too low. Place steamer on top of the leaves. Add water up to steamer. Place tamales in vertically. Steam on low heat for 45-50 minutes. Add warm water to the pot as needed. A water bottle works well for adding water. You will know the tamales are done because the masa creeps up to the ends of the tamales.

To freeze them, wait until they are completely cool. Leave the tamales in their leaves. Place in a freezer bag and resteam or microwave before serving.

As you said, these take a lot of time, but they are SO worth it! They were rich and spicy! Thanks for the recipe!

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If you love Mexican food, then this recipe is for you! These rich, spicy tamales are made with Hatch green chiles, fresh white corn, and masa harina.

Vegan Green Corn Tamales

Vegan Strawberry Dessert Tamales - easier than you think! They are sweet and delicious and will wow anyone you serve! You've gotta try these!

Vegan Strawberry Dessert Tamales

strawberries

almond milk (warm)

vegan butter (room temperature)

sugar

tsp baking powder

tsp kosher salt

masa harina

water

strawberry jam

corn husks ((dried))

Blend the 2 cups of almond milk and 1 cup of the strawberries until smooth.

To make the dough: beat the butter and sugar, on medium-high speed, with an electric mixer, until the butter has doubled in size and is nice and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the baking powder and salt, and beat for 1 minute to incorporate into the butter.

Add half of the masa harina then add the strawberry almond milk.  After it is completely incorporated, add the other half of the masa harina and the water.  Add the remaining cup of chopped strawberries, and beat at low speed, until thoroughly mixed. It should have the consistency of a thick cake batter. If necessary add more water until you reach that consistency.

To set up your steamer, fill the bottom with water making sure the water is not touching the steamer rack. Line the rack and sides of the steamer pot with corn husks. Set aside.

To wrap the tamales, pull 24 pencil thin strips off of the corn husks and set aside. Take a husk and dry off the excess water on it with a paper towel. Place the husk in your hand with the tapered side away from you and the smooth side up. Using a spoon, spread 2-3 tbsp. of the dough (¼ inch thick) onto the corn husk, forming a 3 - 4 inch square. Leave a border of at least 3/4 inch on each side of the square.

Place 1 tbsp. of strawberry jam in the center of the dough. Bring the two long sides of the corn husk together, this will cause the masa to surround the jam, and roll them in the same direction around the tamal. (If the husk is too small, fold one of the long sides towards the center, and then fold the other long side on top.) Fold down the empty tapered section of the corn husk, forming a closed bottom. This will leave the top of the tamal open. Tie with a corn husk strip to secure the bottom of the tamal.

Place the tamal in the steamer vertically leaning against the side of the steamer, with the open end on top. Repeat this process until you run out of dough and all the tamales are in the steamer. Cover them with a layer of corn husks. If the steamer is not full, fill the empty spaces with more corn husks. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and cook for 40 minutes. Check the tamales, when they separate easily from the corn husk it means they are done. If they are not done, steam for 10 more minutes and check again.

These strawberry tamales are exactly what you&#039;ve been needing. Imagine light and fluffy dough bursting at the seams with sweet, juicy strawberries to create the perfect on-the-go Mexican dessert or snack.

Strawberry Tamales

(~25) corn husks (1.50)

tsp baking powder (0.01)

salt (0.01)

refined coconut oil (1.49)

tsp vanilla extract (0.22)

½ cup unsweetened plant milk (0.65)

strawberry jam (0.31)

strawberries,

red food coloring optional

First, remove the husks from their package and separate them. Sort through them and set aside any husks that have holes or damage.

Then, add the husks to your kitchen sink or a large bowl of hot water and soak for 30-60 minutes. This will make the husks more pliable and easier to work with during assembly. If they are extra dry, soak them for a few hours or overnight.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the masa harina, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, stir together the hot water, plant milk, and strawberry jam. Set both aside.

Next using your hands or an electric mixer, whip the softened coconut oil until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add in the sugar and vanilla and mix for 1-2 more minutes.

Add &frac12; of the dry ingredients and &frac12; the strawberry jam mixture, stirring until incorporated. Then, add in the rest of the dry ingredients and the rest of the liquid, and mix until well incorporated, about 4-5 minutes. Lastly, fold in the diced strawberries.

Scoop approximately &#8531; cup of dough onto the middle of the husk. Spread the dough towards the wide end into a thick layer using the back of a spoon or spatula.

Fold both sides of the husk towards the center so they touch, then tuck both around to one side of the husk to form a tube shape. Where the dough ends, pinch the bottom and fold the husk upwards. Secure the tamal with a string of leftover husk. Continue this process until the rest of the dough is gone.

Add about 3-4 cups of water to the bottom of a large stockpot. Place a steamer rack inside and cover it with a layer of the damaged or leftover corn husks. Lean the tamales around the steamer in an upright position. Continue working inwards in a circular fashion until the pot is full.

Cover the tamales with another layer of corn husks and a tea towel on top. Put the lid on your pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and steam the tamales for 40-45 minutes.

To check if they are fully cooked, remove 1 tamal at 40 minutes. Let it rest for a few minutes, then attempt to open the husk. If the tamal separates from the husk easily, and the center is spongy, they are ready. If the dough still sticks to the husk, close it up and continue steaming for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Note: make sure to keep a close eye on the water level of your pot during steaming. You don&rsquo;t want to end up with a dry pot!

When the tamales are finished cooking, remove them from the pot and let them rest for about 10 minutes to allow the dough to firm up. Serve the tamales while still warm with more jam on top. Happy eating!

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These strawberry tamales are exactly what you've been needing. Imagine light and fluffy dough bursting at the seams with sweet, juicy strawberries to create the perfect on-the-go Mexican dessert or snack.

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Strawberry Tamales (Vegan Tamales de Dulce)

These vegan salsa verde tamales are spicy, tender, packets of corn filled with a hearty sauteed mushroom and bean filling in simmered in a tomatillo salsa.

Vegan Tamales Verdes with Mushrooms and Beans

Tomatillos (husks removed)

½ White onion (chopped)

Garlic (cloves)

Serrano Peppers

Cilantro (roughly chopped)

Corn Husks

Vegetable oil

mushrooms

pinto beans (drained)

coconut oil

vegetable broth (warm)

Soak the corn husks in hot water in a large pot or in your kitchen sink or a large pot for 1 hour.

Place the tomatillos and serrano peppers in a medium saucepot. Cover with water and bring up to a simmer over medium heat. Let cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tomatillos are cooked but not mushy. Transfer the tomatillos and chiles to the blender. Add the onion, garlic cloves, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

To Make the Salsa Verde

Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until they begin to brown. Add the beans and pour in the salsa verde and reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the cilantro, and let cool.

To Make the Filling

Beat the coconut oil on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until it has doubled in size and is fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the baking powder and salt. Beat for 1 minute to incorporate into oil. Add half of the masa harina and beat until it is completely incorporated. Pour in half of the vegetable broth and beat. After it is completely incorporated, add the other half of masa harina and vegetable broth. Beat at low speed until thoroughly mixed. It should have the consistency of a thick cake batter.

To Make the Masa

Fill the bottom of the steamer with water, making sure the water does not touch the steamer rack. Line the rack and sides of the steamer pot with the corn husks.

Setup the Steamer

To wrap the tamales, take a husk and dry off the excess water with a paper towel. Place the husk in your hand with the tapered side away from you and the smooth side up. Use a spoon to spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dough onto the corn husk. Fold over the sides of the husk, then fold it once more. Fold down the tapered section of the corn husk. This will leave one side of the tamales open.

Assemble the Tamales

Place each tamales vertically in the steamer, leaning against the side of the pot, with the open end on top. Cover them with a layer of corn husks, cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 40 minutes.

Check the tamales. When they separate easily from the corn husk, it means they are done. If they are not done, steam them for 10 more minutes and check again. Remove the steamer from the heat and let the tamales sit uncovered for 10 minutes to cool.

Cook the Tamales

Rajas con Elote Tamales with Cashew Crema

25-30 corn husks

Heirloom White Corn Masa Harina

vegetable broth

¼ tbsp kosher salt

lbs poblano peppers

corn

white onion, finely diced

epazote

tbsp vegetable oil,

tbsp kosher salt

tsp pepper

½ cup salted cashews

garlic cloves

lime juice

½ tsp kosher salt

Using the baking sheet, place poblanos directly underneath a broiler. Char for 5 minutes and carefully flip over once blacked and blistered.

Remove from the oven and cover with plastic or foil, let rest for 5 minutes.

Carefully pull and rub away as much of the skin as possible. Make a vertical slit down one side of the peppers and remove the seeds and veins. Slice the peppers into thin strips about 2 inches long, and reserve.

Lay the ear of corn flat on a cutting board. Slice off the first side of the kernels, turn the ear so it’s laying cut-side down on the board, and cut the next side until all the kernels are off.

On a large skillet, on medium heat preheat the oil. Sauté the onions until translucent. Add corn kernels and epazote leaves and cook until slightly charred for about 10 minutes.

Turn off the skillet and add the poblano pepper strips, mix well and season with salt and pepper. Reserve.

Place all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

In a medium saucepan, heat the cashew crema on low heat. Use a rubber spatula to gently mix the crema until it starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Do not stop mixing to prevent the crema from burning. Remove from the heat, set aside.

Soak corn husks in hot water for at least 10 minutes while you make the masa.

Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand mixer, whip coconut oil on high until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, or until it’s the texture of cake frosting.

Switch from the whisk to the paddle attachment. Then add baking powder and gradually add masa harina, incorporating well.

Slowly add 4 cups of broth, mixing to form a cohesive dough. Reserve the extra cup to adjust for moisture as needed. Yours may be wetter or thicker, depending on your preference. Your mixed masa should feel well hydrated and not gritty, with a creamy, airy texture that’s easy to spread.

Taste the masa and add salt, whipping to incorporate. We recommend 1 teaspoon per 3 cups masa, if your liquid is unsalted. If using salted broth, adjust the amount to taste.

Gently wring out your corn husks and pat them dry with a dishtowel.

Arrange husk so the wide end is closest to you and the smooth side is facing up. Using a spoon, spatula, or bench scraper, spread a thin, even layer of masa from side to side, leaving the narrow end uncovered. You’re looking to cover an area about 3 by 5 inches.

Add preferred filling(s) to the center of the masa. Note: We use 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) of masa per tamal with 1 ounce of filling (1-2 tablespoons), though you may want to increase or decrease those amounts based on your preferences.

Fold one side of the corn husk in, and then the other. Fold the bottom towards the top. You may choose to tie a strip of corn husk around the fold to ensure it stays intact.

Fill the bottom of a tamal steamer (or pot with steamer basket) with water. Place your tamales upright in the insert/basket and cover.

Steam for 75-90 minutes at medium-high heat. Check for doneness by seeing if the husk pulls away from the masa easily. If so, they’re ready! Typically, the more tamales in the pot, the longer the cooking time. Remove tamales from heat and let them rest, covered, for at least 15 minutes. Tamales will firm as they cool.

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