Ingredients

  • SALSA VERDE
  • 2 tomatillos, chopped (remove papery skin)
  • 4 ounces mild green chilies
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • salt & fresh ground pepper
  • TOMATO SALSA
  • 1 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Spanish onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 jalapeno, small minced
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • SOUTHWESTERN SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • TAMALE CAKES
  • 1 1/2 cups corn, sweet frozen
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • GARNISH
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 avocado, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh chopped

Method

  • Prepare SALSA VERDE by combining all ingredients in a food processor on high speed. Cover and chill.
  • Prepare TOMATO SALSA by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
  • Prepare SOUTHWESTERN SAUCE by combining all ingredients is a small bowl. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • For the TAMALE CAKES coarsely puree 1 cup of the frozen corn in a food processor.
  • Combine pureed corn with softened butter, sugar and salt.
  • Blend well with electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add masa and flour and blend well.
  • Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of frozen corn by hand.
  • Measure 1/2 cup portions and form into 3-inch patties.
  • arrange patties on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cakes are browned on the bottom.
  • Carefully flip cakes with a spatula and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until other side is browned.
  • While the cakes are baking, spoon some Salsa Verde onto a platter.
  • Coat the entire plate with about 1/4 in of the salsa.
  • Arrange the Tamale Cakes on the Salsa Verde.
  • Spoon a dollop of sour cream on to each cake.