How To Make Tamales

Let them steam covered until the dough peels away from the husk about 45 minutes.

How to make tamales. Bring the water to a boil. Then prepare the corn husks and wrap the tamales which can be a fun activity for your family and guests. Tamales made in the pressure cooker can be ready in as little as 20 minutes while slow cooker tamales can take 3 hours or more. Tamales are made by steaming typically on the stovetop but you can also insert a strainer basket into your pressure cooker or slow cooker and steam your tamales that way. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes then remove from heat to cool.

Make sure the tamales do not touch the water. Place chiles in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Place a large steamer basket in a 6 quart stockpot over 1 in. Use the back of a spoon to spread 2 to 2 tablespoons of masa dough from the bottom 1 3 center of the husk to the right edge see photo below. Start by preparing the dough.

Next prepare the tamale fillings that you are going to use. Place the tamales upright in the steamer. Steam them in a large steamer for 90 minutes. Use rubber gloves to remove stems and seeds from the chile pods. This is a long steam and water level will drop as the water boils off.