Easiest way to wrap a tamal
Step one:
Place a corn husk on the palm of your hand or flat surface, the wider end at the bottom. Use the smooth side of the husk. Rub your hands with oil; if needed, to prevent the masa from sticking to them.
Step two:
Grab some of the dough, form into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Place on the center of the tamal.
Step three:
- Spread the masa dough in all directions.
Step four:
When spreading across and bottom stop before you reach the end of the husk. When spreading towards the narrow top, stop a little over midway.
Step five:
Add a generous amount of the filling, I like to add a lot. Just make sure you can close it.
Step six:
Fold one end over to the opposite side and gently press to secure.
Step seven:
Peel the husk away.
Step eight:
Now, fold over the opposite side, press lightly.
Step nine:
Tuck the husk and roll to wrap the tamal.
Step ten:
Feel where the masa ends at the top of the tamal and fold downward.
Step eleven:
Pinch the bottom to enclose, and there you have it. Following the same steps, assemble the remainder.
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