3 1/2 c. Make the masa mixture: In a large bowl, add the masa harina. Dissolve the salt in the hot water and add to the masa harina. Mix well until there are no dry patches. Set aside for 20 to 30 ...

Making tamales at home is simpler than it looks. With basic ingredients and a repeatable process, anyone can master them ...

In this recipe, since I am using chicken as the main ingredient in the filling, I decided to include a recipe for a cooked chicken and homemade stock. Of course, you can use your own homemade chicken ...

In Mexico and Central America, and for many Mexican American families, Christmastime means tamale time. From the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 through Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6, tamales ...

"It is very labor-intensive. As I was growing up, my grandmother and grandfather had tamales for the holidays and made them by hand," Martinez said. "The thing that takes so long is the preparation.

Put the corn husks in a shallow dish, add hot water to cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse to remove any silk. Cover the husks with a damp kitchen towel and set aside. While the husks are ...

If you’ve long dreamt of making tamales to celebrate the holidays, but didn’t know how or where to start, this is the moment. Honestly, in the past you might have wondered whether the big production ...

I’ll be honest—there is nothing I love more than a good tamale. There are dozens of fillings you can use, from chicken mole to carnitas, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Plus, once you make a ...