For those who prefer a vegetarian option, vegetarian tamales with black beans and cheese are a delicious choice. Here's what you'll need: - 2 cups masa harina (corn flour) - 1 1/2 cups warm water - 1/2 cup vegetable shortening - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1 teaspoon salt - Corn husks - 1 cup cooked black beans - 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack) To make the vegetarian masa dough, mix the masa harina, warm water, vegetable shortening, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough. If the dough is too dry, you can add more water; if it is too wet, you can add more masa harina. Soak the corn husks in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften them. Take a corn husk and spread a thin layer of vegetarian masa dough on it, leaving a border around the edges. Place a spoonful of cooked black beans and shredded cheese in the center of the dough. Fold the sides of the corn husk towards the center, enclosing the filling... Leer más
