Halloween Alien Bodies

Transform your Halloween gathering into an out-of-this-world experience with these quirky and delicious Halloween Alien Mummies. Inspired by the viral Naska mummies, these edible creations are crafted from blue corn masa and filled with flavorful shredded chicken. Serve them with refried beans or salsa for a festive and fun snack that's sure to be the talk of the party.

Ingredients

🌽 2 cups instant blue corn masa
🌽 3 cups instant corn masa
🧈 3/4 cup of lard
🧂 4 teaspoons of salt
🍗 1 cup shredded chicken with enchilada sauce
💧 Water (as needed)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Masa Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the blue corn masa, instant corn masa, and salt.
• Add the lard into the mixture and use your hands to break it down until it resembles coarse sand.
• Gradually add water, mixing continuously, until the dough is smooth, slightly sticky, and has a play-doh-like consistency that doesn't stick to your fingers.

2- Molding the Alien Bodies:

• Print or draw an outline of an alien figure on parchment paper to use as a template.
• Place the parchment on a baking sheet and mold the masa dough over the outline to form the shape of the alien body.
• Use water to wet your fingers, helping to fix any cracks or smooth out surfaces, similar to working with clay.

3- Stuffing and Detailing:

• Fill the head of the alien body with the shredded chicken and enchilada sauce mixture.
• Use small tools like a spatula, knife, or toothpick to add details and features to your alien mummy.
• Dust the entire alien with some additional masa flour to give it a dusty, ancient appearance.

4- Baking:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Place the prepared alien bodies on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden. Note that the head may remain softer due to the filling.

5- Serving:

• Arrange your crispy alien mummies on a platter.
• Serve with runny refried beans, salsa verde, salsa roja, crema, or cheese sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 6 large alien mummies
Equipment: Large mixing bowl, baking sheet, parchment paper, small tools for detailing (optional), oven

Cooking Tips:

• Feel free to experiment with different colors by adding food coloring to your masa dough.
• For a vegetarian option, substitute the shredded chicken with roasted vegetables or cheese.

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