Yucatecan Tamales with Greens, Pumpkinseeds and Egg - Rick Bayless

Name: Yucatecan Tamales with Greens, Pumpkinseeds and Egg - Rick Bayless
Ingredients: 2/3 cup pepitas (pumpkinseeds) hulled, untoasted; 2 eggs; 1 pound banana leaves, defrosted if frozen; 1 pound (2 cups) masa for tortillas OR 1 3/4 cups dried masa harina for tortillas mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water, then allowed to cool; 4 ounces (1/2 cup) to 5 1/2 (2/3 cup) rich-tasting lard or vegetable shortening, depending on how tender you want your tamales; 2 cups chopped chaya or green chard leaves (1/4 inch pieces); About 2 cups Essential Simmered Tomato-Habanero Sauce

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Experience the rich flavors of Yucatecan cuisine with Rick Bayless' Dzotobichay Tamales, packed with greens, pumpkinseeds, and egg. Perfect for taming intense afternoons.

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Ingredients

2/3 cup pepitas (pumpkinseeds) hulled, untoasted
2 eggs
1 pound banana leaves, defrosted if frozen
1 pound (2 cups) masa for tortillas OR 1 3/4 cups dried masa harina for tortillas mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water, then allowed to cool
4 ounces (1/2 cup) to 5 1/2 (2/3 cup) rich-tasting lard or vegetable shortening, depending on how tender you want your tamales
2 cups chopped chaya or green chard leaves (1/4 inch pieces)
About 2 cups Essential Simmered Tomato-Habanero Sauce