Chile con Frijol Negro Tamales - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 32 large dried corn husks
• 8 cups masa harina
• 5 1/2 cups water at room temperature
• 4 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups corn oil
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium pimento, finely chopped
• 2 medium poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and chopped
• Sea salt to taste
• 6 Italian tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups refried black beans
• 1/4 pound farmer’s cheese or queso panela, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (optional)