how to

fold  tamales

easy wrap technique

Folding Tamales

Now that you have made the masa and spread it on the hydrated corn husks, you can fill and fold the tamales.

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• hydrated corn husks with the masa spread on them • have the filling of your choice ready to use too.

what you need

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• corn husks have a rough side and a smooth side. You'll want to use the smooth side to spread the tamale dough on.

what you need to know

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Add The Filling

Place some filling in center of the masa and corn husk.

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Fold Right Side

Bring the right side of the corn husk and fold it into the center.

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Fold Left Side

Now bring in the left side and fold on top of the right side. Seal by gently pressing.

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Don't squeeze or push too hard, avoid having the filling spill out.

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Bring Up The Bottom

Fold up the pointy bottom towards the wide top of the tamale.

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That's it, tamales are wrapped and ready to steam!

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If you want you can tie up the tamales, but not necessary.

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Tamales Recipes to Try

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