The Art of the Tamale
Photo: Laurie Smith
Jan 19, 2007
Photo: Laurie Smith
1. PRESSING: Oaxacan cook Zoyla Mendoza teaches protégée Lorena how to make tamales amarillos by first pressing a thin masa tortilla.
2. DRYING AND FILLING: In expert hands, the delicate tortilla is dried and filled with poached chicken and Yellow Mole Sauce.
3. FOLDING: The filled tamale is carefully folded and placed fold-side down on a softened cornstalk leaf. Corn leaves add a subtle flavor.
4. STEAMING: Zoyla wraps tamales into beautiful packages and steams for 5 minutes.
Photo: Laurie Smith
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