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Hot Chorizo Tamales10 tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups Masa Harina�
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup chicken stock
14 corn husks, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Chorizo Filling, recipe follows
Salsa, recipe follows
Fresh cilantro sprigs
Essence, recipe followsIn a standing mixer, whisk the shortening until light and fluffy.In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients together. Gradually stir in the stock and form a soft dough. With the mixer on medium, slowly add the dough mixture into the shortening, the mixture will be sticky. Drain the corn husks and pat dry.Tear 12 strips 1/6 inch wide from 2 of the husks for the tamales. Place 2 husks together with the large ends overlapping by 2 inches. Repeat for the remaining husks.Divide the tamale dough evenly between the husks and spread in the center, leaving1 inch at each end uncovered. Place the chorizo mixture on top of the dough and roll the corn husks so that the filling is completely enclosed. Twist and tie each end with the 1/6-inch strips already torn off. Steam the tamales in a vegetable basket set in a saucepan and covered with a tight-fitting lid. Steam for 30 to 35 minutes.The tamales are done when the dough comes away from the sides. Place tamales on an over-sized platter, open 2 of the tamales leaving part of the husk on. Spoon the Salsa over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and Essence.Chorizo Filling
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 ounces uncooked chorizoIn a saut? pan, heat the olive oil. When the pan is smoking hot, saut? the onions, shallots, and garlic. Saut? for 1 minute. Add the chorizo and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Drain the oil and reserve the chorizo mixture.Salsa
1/2 cup cooked black beans
1 roasted red pepper, seeded and small dice
1/2 teaspoon minced jalape?o pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepperIn a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.Emeril`s "Essence" Creole Seasoning
aka Bayou Blast
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thymeCombine all ingredients thoroughly.

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