Basic Fresh Masa for Tamales

This recipe is based on that from Alice Guadalupe Tapp’s excellent book “Tamales 101.” Please note that this recipe does not use instant masa mix such as Maseca, but basic non-mix dry masa.

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Beef Caldereta

This is a tasty dish from the Philippines. It is the common recipe for Caldereta in the Philippines. It is a rich, very filling meaty dish and when served on a bed of cooked rice and can be a one dish family meal.

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Beef Stew with Shiraz and Savory

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and saute beef cubes until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle beef cubes with flour. Toss to coat meat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often.

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Beer Steamed Fish

My good friend Hai cooked this dish for me yesterday…thought it was simple and really great…Beer and fish in steamer! what a combo! I particularly like this Vietnamese way of boosting the flavor of fish by including some pork belly as an ingredient.

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