Vegetarian Tamales

Vegetarian Tamales – Makes 25 large or 50 small

Soak in warm water:

         Corn husks

Mix well, kneed for ~30 minutes:

         8       cups masa

         1½    tsp. salt

         6       cup water

         1       cup oil

Make Sauce:

         1       cup water

         4       Tbsp. flour

         ½      tsp. onion powder

         ½      tsp. garlic powder

         ½      tsp salt

1       Tbsp. butter or margarine

         1       (16oz) can tomato sauce

1       (20oz.) can Rosarita Enchilada Mild Sauce

Make filling:

         1       can Vegetarian Burger or 2½ cups gluten, chopped

         1       lg. onion, chopped fine

         1       tsp. onion powder

         1       tsp. garlic powder

         1       tsp. salt

         ½      tsp cumin

         1       can olives, chopped or 2 whole in each one

         1       cup sauce

Fill corn husks with filling of your choice. Place upright in large double boiler. Steam slowly on low heat for ~2 hours. Eat, refrigerate or freeze.