Tamales 101 or Complete Book of Korean Cooking

Tamales 101: A Beginner's Guide to Making Traditional Tamales

Author: Alice Guadalupe Tapp

Bundles of fresh masa plump with wonderful combinations of sauces, meats, and vegetables, tamales are a simple and delicious staple of Hispanic cuisine. At the age of seven, Alice Guadalupe Tapp learned to make tamales from her Mexican relatives. Now, nearly fifty years later-fifty years of making thousands of tamales for family, friends, and customers at her tamale shop-Alice imparts her knowledge and passion for these edible treasures. Following Alice's illustrated, step-by-step instructions, you'll quickly learn how to make authentic tamales. As you bite into your first, homemade tamale-be it a Red Pork Chile, Cilantro Pesto Chicken, or Spinach Mushroom Tamale-you'll find a bit of the love and tradition that have sustained tamales since pre-Columbian times. From Alice's kitchen to yours, the charming and accessible Tamales 101 bestows the delightful gift of preparing homemade tamales upon every cook.

Table of Contents:

	Preface	xiv
	Introduction	1
	The History of Tamales	1
	My History with Tamales	3
	The History of Tamara's Tamales	9
	Starting Your Tamale History	12
	Assembling the Tamales	15
	Tamale-Making Equipment	17
	Making the Fillings	17
	Making the Sauces	18
	Preparing the Masa	19
	Preparing the Wrappings and Ties	21
	Spreading the Masa on the Wrappings	23
	Filling the Tamales	26
	Wrapping and Tying the Tamales	26
	Steaming the Tamales	30
	Testing the Tamales	31
	Serving the Tamales	32
	Storing, Freezing, Reheating, and Shipping the Tamales	34
	And Last but Not Least ...	35
	The Masas	37
	The Sauces	47
	Traditional Mexican Tamales	63
	Vegetarian and Vegan Tamales	79
	Specialty Tamales	97
	Regional Tamales	121
	Low-Fat Tamales	153
	Sweet Tamales	161
	The Basics	177
	Bibliography	182
	About the Author	185
	Index	186

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