How To Cook Corn Husk Tamales
Spread masa onto each husk out to the wide edge.
How to cook corn husk tamales. Place the husks in a large bowl or sink and cover them with warm water. You can also find dried corn husks online. Afterward cover them with hot water and weigh them down with a bowl or plate so that they re completely submerged.
How to prepare corn husks. In a large bowl or stockpot soak corn husks in warm water and cover. The corn husks allow the steam to penetrate while the tamales cook.
Place into a covered dish or a large plastic bag to prevent them from drying out. Add water every 20 minutes and simmer the tamales for 1 to 1 1 2 hours. Let the tamales steam until the dough pulls away from the husks.
I place my corn husk in large restaurant plastic storage containers. Start by placing your husks into a baking dish or large bowl. Using the larger husks place each husk waxy side up ribbed side down.
I like to give them a quick look over to remove any debris threads molded corn husks or torn husks. Submerge your corn husks in hot water for 2 or more hours. Soak corn husks in hot water until soft.
You ll need to pour 1 2 cup 120 ml of hot water into the pot every 15 to 20 minutes to keep the steam going. The evening before you are set to make tamales remove your corn husks form the pkg. Let them sit for 2 hours or until they are pliable.