Home made tamales...

[rivermobster]

Who does this??

We had a friend make some and we got to bring home a few.

I also have some uncooked ones...

Anyone know how long to steam these things for??

 

[ChumpChange]

Trial and error. Give me a dozen and I’ll let you know.

 

[sintax]

I usually make tamales every december, but its a shit ton of work.

Time wise is not the best way to determine, you really need to pull a couple and peel the husk back and check for doneness that way. We'll do 80 or so per batch in a giant pot, and i've never really timed it, but I'd bet its an easy couple of hours.

its funny, i've gotten my ladies family hooked on my odd ball non traditional ones. Last year I smoked 2 big pork butts and did a smokey ancho chili sauce, they were out of control good.

My personal fav is the roasted hatch chili and cheese ones though.

 

[rivermobster]

I usually make tamales every december, but its a shit ton of work.

Time wise is not the best way to determine, you really need to pull a couple and peel the husk back and check for doneness that way. We'll do 80 or so per batch in a giant pot, and i've never really timed it, but I'd bet its an easy couple of hours.

its funny, i've gotten my ladies family hooked on my odd ball non traditional ones. Last year I smoked 2 big pork butts and did a smokey ancho chili sauce, they were out of control good.

My personal fav is the roasted hatch chili and cheese ones though.

I only have maybe 10 or 15 that need to be cooked.

I did a batch of cheese ones in my Dutch Oven and they seemed good after 45min or so? That seem right?

 

[sintax]

I only have maybe 10 or 15 that need to be cooked.

I did a batch of cheese ones in my Dutch Oven and they seemed good after 45min or so? That seem right?

thats very likely the magic number for a small batch.

you just want to peel the husk back and see the masa not sticking the husk. The only catch would be if someone made SUPER thick masa ones, those might need more time to not be underdone. I usually do my masa on the lighter side, and over stuff them.

 

[rivermobster]

thats very likely the magic number for a small batch.

you just want to peel the husk back and see the masa not sticking the husk. The only catch would be if someone made SUPER thick masa ones, those might need more time to not be underdone. I usually do my masa on the lighter side, and over stuff them.

Thank you

If you need help with Your project this year, I'm your Huckleberry.

 

[Xring01]

Many many years ago…
In Old Town Murrieta, an elderly mexican lady, walked her Tamale Cart thru old town on friday afternoon.

Typically when we got to her in time, we bought all of them, for friday night poker…

That lady made the absolute best hatch chili with chicken, pork or beef tamales I have ever had. We bought from her for a few years, and one friday, she was no longer there .

This thread reminded me of her, and those tamales… Now I need… NEED a hatch chili tamale… Good luck finding that in the Reno area. Lets just say the Mexican food here is maybe 2.5 stars on average. Its rare to find 3 star mexican food.

 

[rivergames]

I make Tamales by calling my Tamale Lady and giving her some cash for a fat sack!

 

[Caydens Cat]

In steam strainer, smaller batch (like a dozen), probably 45 minutes. Pressure cooker works really well and ready in 15.

Family tradition to make these during the holidays.

 

[Willie B]

… There are a couple places in the East San Fernando Valley… possibly three or so where you for sure can get homemade tamales… One is a lady who sets up by Harbor Freight in North Hollywood on Lankershim… There is another…on Strathern just west of Lankershim… a lady sells out of her trunk outside of a Food 4 Less market… The big one is Carrillos a small restaurant market sort of deal in San Fernando… there probably are more

 

[dread Pirate]

Many many years ago…
In Old Town Murrieta, an elderly mexican lady, walked her Tamale Cart thru old town on friday afternoon.

Typically when we got to her in time, we bought all of them, for friday night poker…

That lady made the absolute best hatch chili with chicken, pork or beef tamales I have ever had. We bought from her for a few years, and one friday, she was no longer there .

This thread reminded me of her, and those tamales… Now I need… NEED a hatch chili tamale… Good luck finding that in the Reno area. Lets just say the Mexican food here is maybe 2.5 stars on average. Its rare to find 3 star mexican food.

Fallon Nevada has one of my favorite Mexican spots. La Fiesta We have shut the bar down in this place a few times while we were in town racing.

La Fiesta Fallon – Fine Mexican Dining – Fallon Nevada – Closest Restaurant Near Naval Air Station

lafiestanv.com

 

[timstoy]

Many many years ago…
In Old Town Murrieta, an elderly mexican lady, walked her Tamale Cart thru old town on friday afternoon.

Typically when we got to her in time, we bought all of them, for friday night poker…

That lady made the absolute best hatch chili with chicken, pork or beef tamales I have ever had. We bought from her for a few years, and one friday, she was no longer there .

This thread reminded me of her, and those tamales… Now I need… NEED a hatch chili tamale… Good luck finding that in the Reno area. Lets just say the Mexican food here is maybe 2.5 stars on average. Its rare to find 3 star mexican food.

Sounds so good! homeade tamales are hard to beat!

 

[707dog]

if you can find some try out Salvadorian style tamales possible game changers for you guys. i'm spoiled i get them often from my mother in-laws kitchen.

 

[Rondog4405]

I leave that madness to my mother in law.. I've watched the process.. f that!!

 

[rivermobster]

I leave that madness to my mother in law.. I've watched the process.. f that!!

It is a Whole lot of work.

 

[HTTP404]

What is the going rate for a dozen in your neck of the woods? They are getting crazy expensive.
I have perfected my rojo and Verde sauces. I may go ahead and make our own this year.

 

[82daytona]

What is the going rate for a dozen in your neck of the woods? They are getting crazy expensive.
I have perfected my rojo and Verde sauces. I may go ahead and make our own this year.

$25 a dozen here

 

[Boatymcboatface]

if you can find some try out Salvadorian style tamales possible game changers for you guys. i'm spoiled i get them often from my mother in-laws kitchen.

Loved the homemade ones growing up and especially the sweet corn and chili cheese ones we got down in Ensenada. But then I started working at the Grand Del Mar and one of the guys on the crew brought in homage Salvadorian homemade tamales! Totally different texture in the masa and they wrap them in banana leaves. Super good!!

 

[jetboatperformance]

Weve Made them.... but way to much work I buy Costcos

 

[rivermobster]

Weve Made them.... but way to much work I buy Costcos

 

[petie6464]

Making tamales is simple as all Mexican dishes, However it is time consuming.

I get everything ready one day and the next day do the assembly and cooking of the tamales which is a no brainer. Lots of fun to do with someone on a cold day..

 

[bilz]

Someone in Whittier makes them every year and it smells so good.
Almost time to head to ELA

 

[Willie B]

… I live in a largely Hispanic neighborhood, so around Christmas time somebody is always making tamales

 

[Mike Honcho]

cook or should say steam for 45-1 hr and let sit for 15 minutes to firm up a bit you should be good.

 

[warpt71]

… There are a couple places in the East San Fernando Valley… possibly three or so where you for sure can get homemade tamales… One is a lady who sets up by Harbor Freight in North Hollywood on Lankershim… There is another…on Strathern just west of Lankershim… a lady sells out of her trunk outside of a Food 4 Less market… The big one is Carrillos a small restaurant market sort of deal in San Fernando… there probably are more

I use to get some from a lady that sold them out of a big orange gatorade cooler in a shopping cart on Arminta St in Van Nuys. Her green chicken made for a damn good breakfast before heading down the 405 for the day. I think they were only a buck a piece too!

 

[mjc]

The tamale festival is coming up in Indio the first weekend in December. I gavve some one from there.

 

[TPC]

Sweet corn tamale’s with Trader Joe’s sauce is my choice.

In the SFV the tables are appearing along Balboa bl this time of year thru NYE.

If the sellers don’t speak English you’re at the right stand.

The non English speaking Mexican bakery across from Simi RV makes Superb Tamales.
Off the hook good.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Used to buy tamales from the lady in front of Safeway in Parker. But, for a number of years she wasn’t there. Was told she’d returned last year. But, was unable to hook up. Started buying tamales at the Carniceria in Havasu. They’re good. Bought 1/2 dz of them straight out of pot yesterday. $3 each.

 

[PlumLoco]

The tamale festival is coming up in Indio the first weekend in December. I gavve some one from there.

We went last year and it was a total waste of time. 90% midway rides, various bands, and some non-food product vendors. Actual tamale only stands were less than a dozen.
We changed it up to Covid but since the website isn't really mentioning any of the "celebrity" vendors like Blue Corn Maiden I think it will be another wasted trip if you really want to sample a variety of great tamales like in so many other years past.

 

[obnoxious001]

I make Tamales by calling my Tamale Lady and giving her some cash for a fat sack!

In Parker, or CA? I just met a lady last night when I was getting a burger at the Bar.

 

[The Capt]

if the tamales are on the thinner side, steam for 45 minutes. Let them rest for 15 minutes and they will firm up. We made them at the firehouse. Chicken and cheese. Next time it will be Chile verde tamale. Make sure to soak the the corn husks in water to soften them.

 

[Activated]

The best breakfast ever…a fried egg over a tamale.

 

[Mr. C]

Who does this??

We had a friend make some and we got to bring home a few.

I also have some uncooked ones...

Anyone know how long to steam these things for??

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Didn’t read any other post but I think we use our steamer pot dealio. For about 20 minutes. Less if we have let come to room temp.
I have never tried to make my own but when I do there will be more meat than masa. Just sayin. Lol

FYI. That looks awesome

 

[rivermobster]

The best breakfast ever…a fried egg over a tamale.

I was surprised how good those flavors mixed. Yum.

 

[PlumLoco]

A fried egg over enchiladas is simply a must do. Learned that from El Cholo's.

 

[MPHSystems]

Who does this??

We had a friend make some and we got to bring home a few.

I also have some uncooked ones...

Anyone know how long to steam these things for??

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I’ve been making them for over 20 years. It’s a good amount of work.

Tamale time!

Skipped last year becaus of th e rona, back at it making Christmas tamales tonight, only 7-8 dozen this year. chicken on the left and pork filling on the right

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[stephenkatsea]

This is a Vin, but worth repeating this time of year. I have a Mex-American friend who's an outstanding cook. He's told me, the only real tamales are Pork Tamales. All the others are just something made up by Gringos.

 

[rivergames]

In Parker, or CA? I just met a lady last night when I was getting a burger at the Bar.

Just some lady around my shop

 

[farmo83]

My wife signed us up for tamale making lessons when we were dating.

My main take away is I am willing to pay someone to make tamales.