How to cook tamales in instant pot

How to cook tamales in instant pot?

Firstly, fill up the instant pot with water. Add all the ingredients for the tamale (corn husks, chile, lard, nuts, broth, vinegar, garlic, salt, and baking soda). Don’t add the rice yet. Set the pressure cooker to the manual mode, then add the ingredients at the bottom of the pot. Pour the water into the pot with the ingredients you added. Set the instant pot to the high pressure. When the pressure is reached, reduce

How to make homemade tamales in instant pot?

The tamale is a traditional dish from Mexico which is made by wrapping corn husk around a filling of meat, veggies, and spices. The tamale is one of the easiest dishes that you can make in an instant pot because there is no need to simmer the ingredients. You can simply add the ingredients in the instant pot and cook for about 20 minutes in the pressure cooker. Add more water if the tamale is too dry.

How to make instant pot tamales?

You need to add rice to the pot along with chicken broth, onions, garlic, and spices. You can add veggies, but we recommend starting with just chicken broth. Add the broth in the rice and then add the chicken, onions, garlic, and chiles. Add the corn husks and cheese and then seal the pot and cook on high pressure for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender. Uncover the pot and let the tamales rest for another 10 minutes before serving.

How to make quick fix tamales in instant pot?

After you add all the ingredients including the corn husks into the instant pot, seal the lid and pressure cook it for 20 minutes under high pressure. Once the pressure comes down, open the instant pot and let the tamales cool down for a few minutes. Run the tamale in the bowl of hot water. Doing this helps the husks easily separate from the cornmeal and gives you perfectly steamed tamales.

How to make tamales in instant pot?

Packed with delicious ingredients like pork, chilies, and cheese, tamales are a favorite dish that is perfect for any time of the year. This Mexican favorite is usually made with corn husks, but to make it easier and quicker you can use the pre-made corn husks that you can find at the grocery store. Just set the ingredients on top and seal the pot, and the tamale will be ready in 20 minutes.