Corn husks
1/2 # softened vegan butter
4 c. masa harina
3+ c. water
1 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 ear corn, grilled or broiled, or 1 bag frozen
1 c. green chilis roasted, peeled and choped or 2 cans (small)
2 c. vegan cheese
soak corn husks in warm water until soft, about 20 min.
beat butter about 3 min. until light add, wet masa, baking powder and salt. beat 20 min. when it's ready a chunk of masa dropped in a glass of water will float. cut kernels and beat into masa with chilies.
open each husk flat on the table with a wide end toward you. spread husk with about 2 T. masa, lay cheese down the middle fold sides in and then bring the top end toward you.
Steam tamales by placing them standing on end, open end up on a rack in a large steamer or pressure cooker. steam for 45 min. or pressure cook for 20 min. at 15 # pressure. let tamales rest 15 min. then serve.
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