And there are the designated “spreaders,” who layer masa onto the husk (the perfect amount is a hotly debated issue) before someone else adds the filling and then expertly rolls up the tamale ...

Tamale-making is a very organized process ... Carrillo said a game changer in her technique came when she discovered the masa spreader, a plastic tool with a flat, smooth edge.

“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 ...