How to Steam Tamales
Locate a large lidded pot with a colander or metal strainer., Put the colander or steaming basket in the pot you plan to use when steaming tamales. , Fill the pot with water up to but not touching the colander or basket., Add a dash of salt to the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Locate a large lidded pot with a colander or metal strainer.
You can use a commercial steamer with a steaming basket large enough to place the tamales in when cooking tamales. -
Step 2: Put the colander or steaming basket in the pot you plan to use when steaming tamales.
, The object is to keep the cooking tamales in the pot above the boiling water so they don't get wet. ,, Do not lay them on their side. , Turn the heat down to medium-low and cover the pot with a large lid. , Take off the lid and check the level of the water every 15 minutes.
Do not let the water run dry.
Refill with water from a pitcher, as necessary. , Place the tamale on a plate and let it cool for 5 minutes. , When you make Mexican food, the masa should be firm and the filling warm.
If the masa is soft or mushy, re-wrap the tamale carefully and put it back in the pot.
Continue to check the steaming tamales every 15 minutes until the masa is firm and doesn't stick to the corn husk. , Set them on the counter to cool. , Re-fried beans and rice are popular side dishes. -
Step 3: Fill the pot with water up to but not touching the colander or basket.
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Step 4: Add a dash of salt to the water.
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Step 5: Stack the tamales inside the double boiler or colander
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Step 6: standing up
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Step 7: with the envelope side of the steaming tamales on the bottom and the open end facing the top.
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Step 8: Turn the burner on the stove to high and bring the water to a boil.
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Step 9: Steam the cooking tamales for approximately 1 to 2 hours.
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Step 10: Remove 1 of the steaming tamales from the pot with a set of kitchen tongs after the tamales have cooked for an hour.
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Step 11: Unwrap the tamale gently.
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Step 12: Remove the tamales with kitchen tongs so you don't burn yourself.
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Step 13: Make Mexican food to go along with the tamales.
Detailed Guide
You can use a commercial steamer with a steaming basket large enough to place the tamales in when cooking tamales.
, The object is to keep the cooking tamales in the pot above the boiling water so they don't get wet. ,, Do not lay them on their side. , Turn the heat down to medium-low and cover the pot with a large lid. , Take off the lid and check the level of the water every 15 minutes.
Do not let the water run dry.
Refill with water from a pitcher, as necessary. , Place the tamale on a plate and let it cool for 5 minutes. , When you make Mexican food, the masa should be firm and the filling warm.
If the masa is soft or mushy, re-wrap the tamale carefully and put it back in the pot.
Continue to check the steaming tamales every 15 minutes until the masa is firm and doesn't stick to the corn husk. , Set them on the counter to cool. , Re-fried beans and rice are popular side dishes.
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