Recipe for Exotic Tamales - Part 2 of 7 - Tamales 
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Yield:
4 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1/2 lb CARNITAS - See Recipe
1 cup MASA HARINA
3/4 cup Plus 1-1/2 tablespoons chicken stock
1/2 stk (3/4 cup) butter, softened
1 tsp Baking powder
3/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Roasted fennel seed
2 tsp Cayenne pepper
2 tsp Paprika
8 x Dried corn husks, soaked in hot water until pliable
Instructions:
Instructions: Shred cooked CARNITAS by hand. Mix together MASA HARINA and stock with a spoon or whisk.

In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, baking powder, salt, fennel, cayenne and paprika until light and fluffy. Incorporate MASA in 2-ounce increments (4 tablespoons), whisking until light and fluffy, about 15 minutes total. Divide MASA and CARNITAS filling evenly between corn husks, roll and tie tamales, and steam for about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve over Manchamantel sauce.

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