GRANDMA'S TRADITIONAL VEGAN TAMALES

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TO MAKE OUR MASA YOU WILL NEED:
-A MIXING BOWL
-3.5 CUPS OF CORN FLOUR OR 1KG (You can use MASECA).
-3 CUPS OF WARM WATER
-SALT TO TASTE (WE USED 3 SPOONS OF SALT).
-2.5 CUPS OF OUR RED CHILE SALSA (SEE BELOW FOR SALSA).
-3 pinch of baking powder
-2 TO 3 CUPS OF OILVE OIL
MIX UNTIL YOU GET A NON STICKY MASA
CHILE SALSA:
-6 Chiles Cascabel (Cascabel Pepper)
-2 Chiles pasilla or pisado (Pasilla pepper)
-1 garlic clove
-3 cups of the same water you used to boil the chiles in.
-Cumin to taste (we used 2 spoons of cumin).
First remove the seeds from the peppers then bring them to a boil. Next add the chiles and the rest of the ingredients into a blender.
JACKFRUIT “MEAT”:
-2 CANS OF JACKFRUIT COOKED WITH THE CHILE SALSA.
-RINSE AND REMOVE SEEDS FROM THE JACKFRUIT.
-LET SIMMER FOR ABOUT 30 MIN.
SALSA FOR TAMALES:
-2 jalapeños
-5 tomatoes
-1/2 onion
-A handful of fresh cilantro
Cook the ingredients expect the cilantro for 10 min at medium heat then blend the ingredients, finally add the fresh cilantro.
TAMAL LEAVES (CORN HUSK)
-1 package of hojas para tamales (corn husk).
Soak the laves overnight or 2 hours before using them.
PREPARATION OF TAMALES:
-Grab leaves and add the MASA and Jackfruit or beans in the middle fold them and close.
-Once you have all your tamales ready place them in a casserole with about 2 cups of water in the bottom.
-Cover them and bring them to a boil.
-Then reduce heat to low and let them cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
-How to know when they are ready? peel them and if the tamal comes right off you are good to go. Some tamales might take longer depending on how thick you make them.
We made about 30 tamales, but you can make more. We made ours thick.
Thank you.

[@kellidillon6841]

i just made these!!! omg sooooo bomb!!!! my very first time ever making tamales. they came out so flavorful. im super proud! and you are completely right cant tell the difference at all!

[@str84rumliltj]

Kelli Dillon Thank you for feedback😊

[@Noneya2224]

How long did it take you?

[@roxanneruiz9261]

Just made this for New years but instead of jackfruit I made three different types: vegan cheese, soy chorizo and beans, beans and Mexican rice. And they turned out really delicious! My family (non vegan) really liked it.

[@alextorres990]

Roxanne Ruiz what kind of vegan cheese did you use? I love cheese and green tomatoe tamales but I can't find one that tastes similar to Mexican cheese.

[@roxanneruiz9261]

Hey, I'm not so sure about Mexican cheese but what I used for the Tamales was the "Follow your heart vegan gourmet shreds" In white mozzarella. To me this is my favorite vegan cheese so far, even my family who are really "non vegan" picky eaters liked this cheese on my tamales. The green tomatoes tamale will go well on this cheese/recipe. Also, I'm a cheese lover as well :)

[@callmewaves1160]

Roxanne Ruiz I have some vegan chicken pieces that I am gonna use 😄

[@fatbacks8088]

I'm gonna add some jalapenos with that cheese thanks for the reminder ,these look delicious

[@billyroman1980]

Violife's vegan feta block is the most reminiscent of queso fresco to me. It crumbles and has a very similar taste. Hope that helps.

[@echolioness1344]

I make tamales every year with my grandma since I was small this is going to be a new treat.. a lot of oil but if people only knew how much animal lard is used on traditional tamales the olive oil is no big deal in this recipe

[@NetoCraves]

SO much animal lard is used in the originals ones its crazy !!

[@alextorres990]

Omg yes! My mother in law uses at least 10 blocks of lard when she makes tamales. 3 cups of olive oil is nothing when compared to how much lard is in traditional tamales.

[@franciscaaguilar4516]

So true

[@CHRISTIANNWO]

Yeah, my mom just dumps lard into the flour. Well, more like she dumps some flour into the lard.

[@YT4Me57]

@@alextorres990WOW, seriously?! Waaaay over the top!

[@BAByCHULA103]

#TeamVeganMexicans 🇲🇽

[@janedoe2a279]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🙌🏼

[@galacticwarlock2271]

So hard to be mexican vegan. But really the flavor is in the chiles, veggies etc.

[@audreyhobson9583]

Yesss 💖

[@bravelittletoaster3439]

YAAASSSS

[@perlaaxoxo]

Yess!! 🇲🇽

[@madonna816]

This is what love looks like. Culture & compassion dancing.

[@heatherharris6775]

Favorite video from you so far. I come from a Mexican family and it would be so amazing to cook “authentic” dishes with them but vegan! Nice job. Hoped they all liked your recipe.

[@irmadeleon2914]

did they?

[@alexandriayoung8759]

Thank you so much for this video! I've made tamales with my walita and tia but wanted to make traditional vegan tamales. I've seen other videos using beans, pablanos, eggplant, mushrooms, etc. but, none looked as much as the texture for pulled pork as jackfruit and I didn't know they had canned! Awesome wholesome traditional video. Thanks so much again!

[@darlamachado4902]

You’re Mom is absolutely GORGEOUS

[@amy3458]

She is, isn’t she? ¡Abuela, tambien!

[@crispy715]

Wow... Neto.. Just wow.. Where do i start? You are creating vegan history I will forever use this recipe for my whole life and I love you so much you have came such a long way love how you do your videos now Spanish and English cuz I love learning Spanish to estoy my contento

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Justin Taylor same. His channel is entertaining and it helps bring people together over food. Imagine if the whole Hispanic community became vegan! That would be so epic!

[@graceandglamor]

I CLICKED THIS VIDEO SO FAST💨 . I can finally make tamales this Christmas!

[@viviaskou603]

I was thinking the EXACT same thing ! cant wait to impress everyone with this recipe ;)

[@familyof55]

Me trice!!!!! Lol😂😄🤗

[@justivin]

X3

[@joshualucero8082]

How did they turn out?

[@thebutterflyeffect-plant-b3067]

These were amazing last year and my family demanded them again. Grasias a sus abuelas y su madre y que Dios te bendiga mucho!

[@riahlove4177]

Omg!I’m so happy I found your channel because my boyfriend is vegan and he is Mexican and I really want him to still be able to enjoy the flavors of his roots. So I am going to be surprising him with some of these lovely dishes you have presented thank you so much😍😍😍

[@bardalesdee94]

Thank you so much for this cooking tutorial, I ended up with dry chilly pasilla, dry chilly California, and one more but I forgot the name. It's a dark red thin looking chillies. And followed all the steps. Nobody could believe that I made these. They thought it was pork or beef tamales. My vegan boyfriend was surprised that I made these just for him. Hopefully he sees that I support his decision on being vegan, maybe one day I'll be vegan, who knows?. But I'm glad that I impressed him with my cooking skills and how to follow a recipe skill. Thank you again for this tutorial!!!

[@missinformed9550]

I just saw this video and cannot wait to make this amazing recipe. Thanks for your thoughtful comment, which was enormously helpful. Are you vegan now? 😅

[@kaylalovespups3441]

Are you guys still together this is so sweet

[@musicalbee23]

You have a beautiful family. Thanks so much for posting this, they look delicious can't wait to try!

[@emilyrector6477]

There's nothing like seeing a mother and son in the kitchen cooking. Loved the video, and you have a beautiful family. Tfs.

[@Ranunculus000]

Thank you for bringing us along for such a beautiful family tradition 🙏estaño mucho a mi abuela y este video me trajo recuerdos tan geniales 🙂💓

[@sherryblue]

Neto ya hice los tamales hoy y me salieron riquísimos!! Los hice de choritxo vegano con papas y zanahorias y de masa. Lo mejor que es la primera vez que los hago vegano 😄😄. Gracias!!! 💃💃💃

[@r.p.5863]

Sherry Blue Pass la receta!!!

[@suzanneblackmon]

Thank you. I grew up making tamales with my mom and her side of the family. I’m excited to make your recipe and show my family vegan can be done

[@RomicaJ]

I just made these. It was my first time EVER making tamales and they came out great! I added my own spices to the masa and chili sauce to give it more flavor but great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. Your madre y abuelas are the best!

[@jc65hgfd]

I’m super late, I recently came across this video. I was in need of a vegan traditional tamale recipe & I’m so glad that I found this one. I make a batch today & I was blown away by how delicious they were. I honestly thought I’d never be able to enjoy tamales again since going vegan but you changed that for me. Thank you so much! Bless you & your family.

[@mikayla8460]

Happy Holidays and thank you @The Raw Boy ! These came out so delicious and my family is happy to add a healthier choice to our tradition.

[@mesmerizineyez]

Your grandma & mom are so beautiful and thank u for this recipe I was just looking for a good authentic vegan tamale recipe. Muchos Gracias

[@lincolnscott1877]

Excellent video! It looked really authentic and enjoyable with your folks involved. I hope to try that recipe out soon.

[@cecilia_hemlee]

Neto ♡ This Puerto Rican is going to have to try this!! Gracias por compartir recetas tradicionales. ¡QUE hermosura de ver a tres generaciones cocinando juntos!

[@francesearl3474]

Looks amazing! Love that your family is so involved and willing to help you in your Vegan journey. Great video! Your family is beautiful!

[@Crazy5exycurvy]

What a lovely family you have - this is what life is all about! I love how they all came to help you. I will definitely try this one. Love from London UK x

[@caseygoldsby880]

These look AMAZING! Can't wait to make them. And your mom and grandmas are adorable! This was fun to watch, thank you for sharing.

[@jpreston628]

I love your vegan tamale recipe. It was just what I was looking for. Your mama and abuelita are just a bonus! Thank you for sharing your family and this amazing recipe. Now to get cooking! Merry Christmas!

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Please don't ever delete this video or your channel. I love it too much!

[@veronicabenavides8127]

This video awesome! Love your channel and your abuela is adorable💕

[@Dvra]

Loving the set up 👏🏼 keep these vegan Mexican dishes coming!

[@PMMcDaniel]

These look amazing. Thank you Neto, and your beautiful family too.

[@TheCupcakeaholic]

3rd year in a row coming back to use this recipe! Thank you!

[@sh4all0w]

This is the most wholesome cooking vid I've ever seen 🥰

[@bonbontopics3088]

Wow that looked bomb! Great video! Straight to the point. I love it.

[@sindieluhan2304]

I love when people say “How are you vegan if you’re Mexican, don’t you guys like to eat meat” 🥬🥬🍀🍀

[@v0368]

@@kaayla5920 yes ever since I told people I'm trying to go vegan I get asked this question quite a bit

[@Prince-fn7ff]

This is the first video I watched about going vegan a few weeks ago and it made made me happy. Such a beautiful family and a great recipe. This is going to be fun!

[@kimberlygarcia9331]

Thank you so much for posting this !! Definitely subscribed :)

[@ari3lz3pp3lin]

These two seem to have a nice relationship :) I like how mom looks concerned, in a motherly way! The tamales look delicious, muchas gracias!

[@VEGGIEIB]

You got it (culinary talent) from your mama & grandmama! Thanks for Sharing!

[@MrJjerrodriguez]

that was so cute having all your grandmas and mom help and guide you 💞 real sweet touch

[@HazelNutz2]

Omg why hasn’t your channel come up before in my searches!!!? Thank you. Thank you.

[@keho723]

Woooow! Thank you so much for this recipe 😭🙏🏽❤️ LOL at when the blender spilled everywhere I nearly spit my drink out 😂😂

[@zarinagreen3182]

I love the way you let them lead the show and your life. I am sure you are these women's HERO!!!!!!!

[@ericaflores1467]

I know I’m late to your video. Better late then never. I absolutely love your family!! ❤️😘 I hope y’all have a great year!!

[@marisollunafinxo]

Definitely trying this recipe out! Thank you so much for sharing and Happy Holidays!

[@fightXagainst]

LOOOVED the video!! your mom is so beautiful and I loved your grandmas! such lovely women you have in your life, please let them know how much I enjoyed the video with them, would love to hang out with you guys and eat tamales (never ever had them), greetings and best wishes from germany!

[@marielenaruybal4527]

Made this recipe. It was a success. Thank you. Please keep making theses videos. Absolutely love them❤️

[@normikyify]

Me encatan las recetas, todo bien explicando y me encanta que sus abuelas lo ayudan ! Saludos

[@girlball12]

I LOVE the bonus salsa recipe! Just like my grandma used to make too. FYI..we'll be featuring your recipe (and link to your video) on an upcoming podcast where we share 5 vegan tamale recipes plus some tips for making them just like grandma @vegetariazen. The podcast will air on 11/14. Thanks for this great recipe!

[@8squishyfishy8]

I am interested in this discussion, did it happen and how can I see/listen?

[@zarinagreen3182]

More recipes like this one, please. WONDERFUL FAMILY !!!

[@sjsd7779]

This is the only video I wanted to see in order for me to make vegan tamales! Thank you so very much for doing this video. Either tonight or tomorrow I will be making a variety of them!

[@TheTrinaj]

Thank you so much for this recipe this is what I will be bringing for Christmas

[@mommie3957]

Wow! I am going to make these as soon as I get a moment that looks so delicious, and I love that your whole family is pitching in, so wonderful. Thank you for this video!😄🎉 This makes me proud to be vegan, people say it can not be done but it really can if they just take the time to find recipes.

[@jbudney2000]

Wonderful video! Thank you for making a vegan version. I am so glad to find out that I can get a can of jackfruit! That makes it so easy!

[@TraciLaTrice]

I've been away from your channel for way too long, but what an incredible recipe to return to!!!! OMG I've been wanting tamales so badly lately (I guess since it's the Christmas season) & now I can make them & have them. Thank you, Neto!

[@angelavi3175]

Love the fact that you mom and grandmas are there in this vid ♥️♥️♥️

[@TheMercymerz]

Can’t wait to try this!! Thank you and your family for sharing

[@laceyrose2636]

Omg i subded before 30 seconds i want all the recipes 😆 also i loved when you said "listen to mom or grandma" i was like oh crap whats he gonna do ?!

[@CaptainPIanet]

I think I'll make some of these for my grandma for thanksgiving, thank you!

[@BostonBB]

My heart smiles watching this, healthy foods and generational love and knowledge. May you all have many more years together 😆👪💕

[@GertD7StarMtrxAlchem]

I love your family so much I have made these brought them to work because everyone loves tamales here in Las Vegas and thought they were eating pork I told them they were eating jackfruit they were amazed they wanted the recipe y’all are awesome I will continue to use this recipe for my entire lifetime thank you and God Bless you and your family muchas gracias esta bueno.😊❤️🙏

[@teff4705]

This looks bomb. Am Venezuelan and we have hallacas is tamales too it’s amazing to see how the whole family gets together to make them ❤️

[@1uplifters]

Awesomely good! My husband and I made these together 🥰 He loves tamales. We’re going to make more using different add-ins now. You and your Mom is so adorable together! Thanks for sharing!

[@sydneybean8486]

NEW FAVORITE CHANNEL!!!!

[@conniesettles961]

I love the family love that comes across in this video...great work!

[@olivialydia9375]

This video was beautiful! Adorable family, Neto. Also makes me want to make tamales! lol

[@diananguyen4886]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe And your beautiful . Mama & your beautiful grandma 👵🏼 😘

[@cynthiarodriguez6613]

I am so glad that you made this video, thank you!!

[@Lawiah0]

Loved the video and your family.

[@MorenoJSK]

Made these last Christmas going to start tomorrow for another round - yummiest authentic

[@hebrewhammer1000]

Thank you so much for sharing! Great video.

[@maria_chavez]

Me encanto el video!! It felt like I was right there in the kitchen cooking with my family…what a beautiful experience, your family seems so amazing ❤️🙌🏽🇲🇽

[@KKMakaykay]

So we are making most of this right now thanks to your video! I loved watching you smile and laugh with your family. My 4 year old and 2 year old are helping me and my husband make the tamales. We are really excited!!

[@teresa4737]

I'm sooooooo happy you posted this this year. I made jackfruit tamales with mole last year, but they were just ok

[@brindamarie]

thank you!!! every year around Christmas I want to make vegan tamales but I didn't know where to start this was so helpful!

[@missinformed9550]

Gonna make the tamales right away. Sure to be delicious. Thanks for the great recipe and I can't believe how cute and funny you both are. 😅

[@ClaudiasCuties]

I love seeing you guys be a family 😍

[@ziggymarie13]

what a labor of love! these look BOMB!!!

[@PACERGIRL68]

Thank you!!!! I bought jack fruit to try to make tamales and just saw your video and you using it. Bingo my brother. This is so cute with your mom and G-ma. Thank you again!!

[@plasticseas]

I just made this and it is INCREDIBLE! Thanks for teaching me how to make tamales xx

[@NuthinGoodEverHappensAt4AM]

Omg...your abuelalitas are so beautiful...makes me miss mine...I just want to hug them...

[@NetoCraves]

💚💚

[@justsayingmarann984]

OMG... I'm trying! Thank you so much for this. 😀

[@kirstendierking-porras8915]

Thank you so much for this recipe! My husband and I just made them today and they came out great! Feliz Navidad!

[@tipszysantana6647]

Love the vedio!! Can't wait to make these with my kids!!

[@krystalbeauty2234]

Ahhh I have to try this w my fam!!! Thank you raw boyyyyy

[@damarisguadiana1846]

Me encanta!!! Los preparare este año . Muchas gracias

[@MayraDairyFree]

These look amazing!

[@benbrown8258]

Looking forward to trying this. Thank you so much

[@deet.2715]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!!!!!!

[@marihamunoz1852]

Thankyou for doing this!!! I appreciate YoU!!!

[@karmabean123]

This is the first video I watched of yours this morning, after I subscribed and liked.. so far today I have watched at least 20 of your videos (haha)!!! YOU are amazing, keep being you. I love your personality and your cooking style. #muchlove BTW made the Tamales today, and they were fantastic!

[@locaporelpapel]

Así como cuando no te llevas bien con el inglés pero te ganan los deseos de aprender esos tamales y terminas entendiendo más de lo que pensabas je je je je Felicidades por las grandes mujeres que hay en su vida mi estimado Ernesto...

[@Urban_Off-Grid]

Looks amazing! So glad I found this will be making them this next week!

[@ingridfarming]

omg your mom is so cute!!! thanks for bringing her on :D

[@karenm.3022]

this reminds me of being with my grandma in Mexico.♡ they look yummy af!. thank you for sharing, will have to made with my ma.

[@voicesinthewoods]

Thank you for this recipe and for all of your vegan recipes. Since I've gone vegan, I've missed all the traditional Mexican recipes my family makes and have been looking for a vegan version. THANK YOU!!! Can you please make a recipe book? I'd buy it in a SECOND and would purchase copies for family and friends. So nice that I can now make these for the family and everyone can enjoy cruelty-free goodness! Gracias!

[@LollieVox]

So glad I found this channel!! Love your recipes, you are helping me stay vegan & mostly raw!

[@vanessa2heart]

You are an artist. This is amazing ♥️♥️ can’t wait to try

[@sarahbuendia87]

Im probably going to wait until the end of the quarantine . Never tried jackfruit here in Madrid... I’ll google it . Thank for the video , you and your family are adoooooorable!!!!!

[@claudbot9836]

This just changed up the holiday food game! My parents are going to trip out so hard when I make them these! Gracias y salud!