Vegan Portabello ‘Huitlacoche’ Tamales

Vegan Portabello ‘Huitlacoche’ Tamales

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Meaty mushrooms stand in for the sometimes-elusive huitlacoche, or corn truffles, in these savory Mexico City-style tamales.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package of dried corn husks
  • 2 medium portabello mushrooms, stems removed, diced small (with the gills)
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 small Poblano pepper, seeded and finely diced
  • ½ cup white corn kernels, frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup fresh epazote leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups corn masa flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 3 cups warm water

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