Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Sweet Corn Filling for Tamales

Saturday, June 12, 2010

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Sweet Corn Filling for Tamales - 14g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber

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Sweet Corn Filling for Tamales

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals)
LowerCarbs Veggie

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup dried currants -- or raisin
1/4 cup light rum
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup drained corn kernels
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup minced citron -- or other candied fruit
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest
3 tablespoons sugar -- to 4 tablespoons, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine the currants and rum in a small bowl and let stand until soft,
about 30 minutes.

Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and
saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the currants and soaking
liquid, pine nuts, citron, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla
extract. Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat. Correct the
flavorings, adding sugar or spices to taste.

Makes enough to fill 12 tamales.

AuthorNote: This filling takes its inspiration from the dessert tamales
served in the American Southwest.

ChupaNote: this makes a wonderful filling for mini-tart shells. If the
filling seems a little thin, add a tablespoon of extra-fine cornmeal when
correcting seasonings. I also added a pinch of cayenne pepper for
contrast. Use Mexican cinnamon. A little toasted unsweetened coconut
would be lovely on top of the tartlets.

Cuisine:
"TexMex"
Source:
"Miami Spice: The New Florida Cuisine by Steven Raichlen, 1993."
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"June 2010"
Yield:
"12 tamale fillings"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 113 Calories; 5g Fat (40.7%
calories from fat); 2g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 8mg
Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2
Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 2873 904489 0 0 0 0 0