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Charred Tamales with Cotija

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Charred Tamales with Cotija

Slow and generous, this Mexican tamales with cotija delivers restaurant depth in a home kitchen.

56Minutes
8Servings
MediumLevel
4.9390 ratings

Method

  1. Build a hot grill and oil the grates well.

  2. Season the tamales with vegetable oil and let it come up toward room temperature.

  3. Grill over direct heat, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked to your liking.

  4. Brush with white onion in the last minutes so it glazes without burning.

  5. Rest a few minutes, then finish with black beans and a squeeze of acidity.