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 ...

For this recipe, you'll need dried corn husks (rinsed), canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, dry tamale masa, kosher salt, baking powder, unsalted butter (at room ...