Steamed Masa Parcels with Chicken and Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats and NYT Cooking.

Tamal · Chicken in salsa verde · Mexican

These follow the same masa and steaming method as our red chilli tamales, but the shredded chicken is folded through a bright, tangy salsa of charred tomatillos, chillies and coriander instead.

Prep1 h
Cook2 h
Total3 h
DifficultyHard
Per serving649 kcal
PremiumSource of proteinGluten-freeDairy-freeNo added sugar
ServingsMakes 6
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Method

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 4.1 g protein per 100 kcal, about 16% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)

Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

0 g per serving

0 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 0 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • large saucepan with a lid
  • large heatproof bowl (for soaking husks)
  • blender
  • instant-read thermometer
  • stand mixer with paddle or electric hand mixer and large bowl
  • small bowl of cold water (float test)
  • large steamer pot with a basket (or a stockpot with a rack)
  • clean tea towel
  • tongs
  • foil-lined baking tray
  • frying pan

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy649 kcal
Protein26.4 g
Carbohydrate53.2 g
of which sugars4.1 g
of which free sugars0 g
Fat37.9 g
of which saturates8.8 g
Fibre5.8 g
Salt2.16 g

Protein per 100 kcal

4.1 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values