In which these are notes to myself.

MASA

stir together

3 cups maseca nixta masa
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp freshly ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt

mix in

6 tbsp vegetable oil

add

6 c water
2 tbsp knorr soup base paste

mix until fluffy, 5 minutes

Instant Pot, high pressure, 20-25 minutes, natural release

SAUCE FOR CHICKEN TAMALES

boil

2 c water
2 chile arbol
6 misc small dried red chiles
1-2 cloves garlic

remove to blender and blend until smooth

heat

1 tsp vegetable oil in a sauce pan

return blended mix to pan, simmer until reduced

add s&p and/or sugar to taste

force through a sieve, cool

mix with shredded chicken for chicken tamales

SALSA DE TOMATE

water
garlic
tomatoes
(chicken) bouillon cube
s&p
oil
onion
bell pepper