Steamed Masa Parcels with Red Chilli Chicken

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Source: Serious Eats and NYT Cooking.

Tamal · Red chilli chicken · Mexican

Soft, fluffy masa parcels steamed in corn husks and filled with shredded chicken in a deep red chilli sauce - a proper weekend project that rewards the wait.

Prep1 h
Cook2 h
Total3 h
DifficultyMasterclass
Per serving786 kcal
ServingsMakes 6
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Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 5 g protein per 100 kcal, about 20% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)

Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

0 g per serving

0 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 0 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • large saucepan with a lid
  • large heatproof bowl (for soaking husks)
  • blender
  • instant-read thermometer
  • stand mixer with paddle or electric hand mixer and large bowl
  • small bowl of cold water (float test)
  • large steamer pot with a basket (or a stockpot with a rack)
  • clean tea towel
  • tongs
  • frying pan

Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central

Per servingAmount
Energy786 kcal
Protein39 g
Carbohydrate50.3 g
of which sugars1 g
of which free sugars0 g
Fat48.1 g
of which saturates11.8 g
Fibre5.3 g
Salt1.56 g

Protein per 100 kcal

5 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values