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Tamales vs Pasteles: What’s the Difference?
The starch is what separates a tamal from a pastel. Tamales run on nixtamalized corn masa. Pasteles get their dough from grated…
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How to Microwave Tamales Without Ruining Them
Wrap the tamale in a damp paper towel and heat it on high in short bursts. Give it a minute to sit…
How to Make Red Chili Sauce for Tamales
Most red chili sauce for tamales is guajillo and ancho chiles that have been stemmed, seeded, toasted on a comal and soaked…
How to Wrap Tamales Like a Pro
A corn husk tamale gets folded right side, left side, then the narrow tail, and the wide end stays open. Banana leaves…
How to Reheat Frozen Tamales the Easy Way
A steamer basket does the job best. Stand the frozen tamales upright over simmering water, steam them for 30 to 45 minutes,…
How to Soak Corn Husks for Tamales Properly
Hot water, something heavy to keep the husks under, and anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. That’s what soaking corn husks…
How to Store Tamales to Keep Them Fresh
Ask a few sources how long cooked tamales keep in the fridge and the answers range from 3 days to a full…
How to Make Masa for Tamales That’s Light and Fluffy
Start by whipping the fat until it looks airy. Add the masa harina or fresh masa in turns with broth, and keep…
How to Make Tamales in an Instant Pot
Instant Pot tamales come down to two cooks in one pot. The filling goes in first. Once it’s shredded and the pot…
How to Steam Tamales for Perfect Texture
Water causes most of the trouble when people steam tamales. Too much and the bottom layer turns to paste, too little and…
How to Reheat Tamales Without Drying Them Out
Tamales go hard in the fridge, and most reheating mistakes come from forgetting that. Steam a few of them in their husks,…
Keto Tamales That Satisfy Without the Carbs
Corn masa is what keeps a regular tamale out of a keto day, so keto versions drop it and steam a low-carb…
Best Meat for Tamales That Turns Out Tender
Go with pork shoulder. Chicken thighs and beef chuck roast are the next best picks. What separates them is how much fat…
Best Fillings for Tamales Everyone Will Love
Red chile pork and salsa verde chicken are the two fillings most people should start with. Rajas con queso is the best…
Types of Tamales You Should Definitely Try
A Oaxacan chicken tamal in banana leaf and a Guatemalan chuchito in dried husk share corn masa and not much more. Add…