Knowing how to prepare corn husks for tamales is very important. You’ll learn everything you need to know to make the most delicious homemade Mexican tamales.
Sort through the corn husks to remove any corn silk, dirt or debris that may be on the husks.Keep corn husks that are whole, not cracked in the middle and not too badly damaged. Also make sure that the long sides of the corn husk aren’t damaged either.
Place the corn husks in a sink or large colander and thoroughly rinse under warm water. Make sure you are separating the corn husks and really getting running water through them all.
Next you’re going to fill your sink with hot water and place the dried corn husks in it.
Make sure you move them around and that there’s enough water to properly hydrate all sides of the corn husks. Or you can always place a large bowl or pot on top of the husks to push them down.
Soak corn husks for at least 45 minutes, preferably two hours or longer if you want and until ready to use.
Once the husks are soft and pliable then you can drain them. By this time too you should have the fillings and the masa ready to use.
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