What is now Green Brook was originally created as North Plainfield Township on April 2, 1872, from portions of Warren Township. Portions of the township were taken to form North Plainfield borough (June 9, 1885) and Watchung (March 23, 1926).
Headline Clickable. Masa harina is a very finely ground corn flour made from corn that's dried, cooked in water with slaked lime (which gives it distinctive flavor), ground, and dried again.
Just not true tamale flavor. The most striking difference is that tamales use Masa Harina while tamale pie casserole uses ordinary cornmeal. Masa Harina is specially made from a large kernel corn that is dried and processed with lime; it is used in making tamales and corn tortillas.Also, traditional tamale pie is baked; true tamales are steamed. teaspoon baking powder (I used Featherweight no sodium baking powder). 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional). 1/2 cup light flavored oil (I think you could use only 1/3 cup and still get good results). Combine masa, broth, baking powder, salt, and oil in a large bowl, Mix together until dough has the consistency of soft paste.