Aren't tamales the best Mexican food?

Question

I like tamales, too. They go way back to Aztec times. Thay are the real Mexican food, yes?

Answer 1

I prefer Chili Relenos

Answer 2

that or Enchiladas.

Answer 3

they are good but I dont think they are the best. Enchiladas or carnitas with rice and beans in flour tortilla are my fav

Answer 4

best, being subjective when it comes to food, is not how I would put it.  Tamales are not my favorite Mexican food, for that I will say tinga (but I also like tacos, enchiladas, tortas)

Tinga

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast - cooked and shredded

1 lb pork loin, cooked and shredded

2 large white onions, finely chopped

5 large tomatoes, 4 cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 large carrot,  cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 large potato, cut into 1/4-inch dice

3-5 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (to taste)

1 (8 oz) can corn (optional)

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp salt (more to taste)

2 tbsp olive oil



16 oz sour cream

20 tostada shells



Directions

In a small saucepan, boil diced carrot and potato until tender (about 10 minutes).  Quarter one tomato and put in blender; add chipotle peppers, garlic and salt - process until smooth.

In large skillet, saute chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.  Add cooked chicken and pork dices to onion.  Add cooked carrot and potato dices.  Add 4 diced tomatoes and corn (if using).  Add chipotle puree.  Stior to blend well and continue heating until warmed through.



To serve - spread 1 tbsp sour cream on top of tostada shell.  Add 2 tbsp tinga mixtrure evenly over sour cream.  Salt to taste.  Enjoy the best meal you've ever tasted.

Answer 5

I think they're pretty good. I couldn't live off of them, but they ARE good.

I'm always amused by the people who try to eat the corn husks, though :)

Answer 6

I LOVE EM! I like a lot of masa and a dab of stuff inside.

but....................give me a cheese enchilada every day!!!

Answer 7

Yes. They're wonderful.  Just had pork tamales and cheese last night.

The only thing close to that as a steady diet in quality would be a tostada suprema, but because of the sour cream, you can't have it as often.

Answer 8

I always order tamales from my local Mexican restaurant and nothing is better!

Answer 9

You got it!!   If they're made right by an authentic Mexican cook---there's nothing better!

Answer 10

I love tamales, just as much as I love mole, pork pibil, chicken tostadas and stuffed poblano peppers.

Answer 11

with all the respect I don't think mexican tamales are good, you should try tamales from other latin countries, and tamales are not mexican either, most latin countries make them and better