Chicken Tamales | Cholula

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) lard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 16 whole corn husks
• 1/3 cup original
• 1/2 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped white onions
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups shredded chicken