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How to Make Sweet Potato Tamales (Tamales Dulces de Camote)

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Today we’re making sweet potato tamales!

If you are looking for more tamal recipes, make sure to pick up a copy of Chicano Bakes. The book has many recipes for tamales, including sweet strawberry tamales, sweet corn tamales, as well as red beef and green chicken tamales, and tamales de rajas con queso. I made sure there was something for everyone!

Sweet potatoes are known as “Camotes” in Mexico, and the sweet potato tamales we are making today are inspired by camotes enmielados, or candied sweet potatoes, where the sweet potatoes are cooked and drenched in a warmly spiced syrup.

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How to Make Sweet Pineapple Tamales (Tamales de Piña)

Sweet Pineapple Tamales from the Chicano Bakes Cookbook
Sweet Pineapple Tamales from the Chicano Bakes Cookbook
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Today I’m sharing a recipe for sweet pineapple tamales, from the Chicano Bakes cookbook!

If you are looking for more tamal recipes, make sure to pick up a copy of Chicano Bakes. It is currently on sale for about $15 over on Amazon, and the book has many recipes for tamales, including sweet strawberry tamales, sweet corn tamales, as well as red beef and green chicken tamales, and tamales de rajas con queso. I made sure there was something for everyone!

What are tamales?

Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish typically comprised of a corn dough, or masa, made from nixtamalized corn flour, as well a filling, either chicken, pork, beef, fish or vegetables, wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf, which is then steamed. 

What are sweet tamales?

On the other hand, sweet tamales, incorporate a sweet fruit puree into the dough, and sometimes will fold in fruit as well. Popular sweet tamal flavors include strawberry, sweet corn, pumpkin, and pineapple, which is what we’re making today.

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