On 5/22/2010 1:34 PM, koko wrote:
> On Sat, 22 May 2010 12:32:48 -0500, >
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>> I'm trying to figure out a tamale filling to use now that DD has gone a
>> little stricter towards vegetarianism. (she eats fish and shellfish,
>> but not much. Eggs, meat, and dairy are OK) She used to eat chicken,
>> and I made tamales with chicken filling and used goose fat in the masa.
>> I think she might eat wild game if it was available but I'm not sure.
>>
>> Maybe black beans, onions, and portabello mushrooms? Or that nasty
>> black corn fungus you buy in expensive little cans at the Mexican store?
>> (a little of that probably goes a long way) Shark meat chili might be
>> interesting...
>>
>> Bob
>
> I also made some corn, green chili tamales<still sorting through the
> photos> The masa was made up using canned cream-style corn, milk,
> chicken broth and lard. I don't know how it would be without the lard
> but if I were to experiment with it, I would replace the 1/2 cup of
> lard the recipe calls for with more of the creamed corn.
>
> koko


I think coconut oil would be a better substitute. Maybe 1/3 cup of
coconut oil instead of 1/2 cup of lard.

Bob