how I steam my tamales

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I make tamales usually at New Years and this is the basic way I steam them.

I will post the sweet tamale filling recipe also. I steam my

tamales in a large spaghetti pot with the steamer insert. A large collapsible

steamer insert will work in a large pot also. Arrange tamales in a standing

upright position in 1 layer in steamer insert. Set steamer over boiling water in

pot and cover with a folded kitchen towel (the will towel absorb moisture that

forms on inside of lid and top sides of pot so tamales don't become soggy).

Steam tamales, tightly covered with a lid, adding more water as necessary, until

filling is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. To check, open 1 steamed tamale and

if any part of filling is still gummy, steam 10 minutes more. Note:

Cooked tamales can be frozen, wrapped well in foil, 1 month. To reheat, discard

foil (do not thaw) and steam over boiling water until heated through, about 5 to

10 minutes, or microwave until hot.

 

 

 

 

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