Tamales
Mexican · Latin America
Top Pick
STOVETOP
8/10
Masa dough filled with meats or cheese, wrapped in corn husks and steamed until fluffy and tender.
Why It Works
Whipping lard into masa creates tiny air pockets that expand during steaming, producing a light, spongy texture; the corn husk wrapper gently steams rather than boils.
Key Ingredients
masa harina
lard
chicken broth
dried chiles
pork or chicken
corn husks
cumin
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