Tasting Table talked to chef and cookbook author Rick Martinez, who shared his expert tips for making masa at home for the best, fluffiest tamales. By the way, the correct name in Spanish is tamal ...

A mexican recipe of masa for tamales. Masa harina is made from hominy that is treated with a lye solution and ground very fine, more like flour. It is used to make tortillas and tamale dough. This ...

“If you haven't tried making cooked-masa varieties of tamales, give them a shot,” says Henry. “These varieties are more typical in Southern Mexico and Central America, and are typically ...

Hispanic families celebrate Christmas Eve by making tamales, a tradition highlighted by long lines at Amapola Market in Downey for masa. Arturo Gallardo, a seasoned tamale maker, and other ...

For the filling: Making tamales might seem intimidating at first, but once you find your rhythm, it becomes a meditative and joyful process. The steps—preparing the masa, assembling the tamales ...

Long Lines formed outside Amapola Deli & Market in Downey on Wednesday, with some waiting for hours to purchase fresh masa, the main ingredient for tamales which are a long-beloved holiday tradition.

Traditional Mexican-style tamales are made with prepared masa and contain fillings of red or green pork or beef, rajas (jalapeños) con queso, and variously sweet incarnations, including the sometimes ...

Traditional Mexican-style tamales are made with prepared masa and contain red or green pork or beef fillings, rajas (jalapeños) con queso, and various sweet incarnations, including the sometimes ...