Saturday, April 23, 2011

Tamales 101

 Jewelers arrive with supplies to make tamales.
 Everyone brings masa.
 Water is added to masa...
...then the mixture is boiled...
 ...and strained to the perfect texture.
 Banana leaves are washed...
 ...then torn to the proper size.
 Sabila prepares a pineapple for the drink.
 Chicken is chopped into pieces with a machete.
 Jalapenos are also chopped.
 Setting up the assembly line.
 Ready to assemble.
 Masa topped with chicken, jalapenos, and a ladle of sauce.
 Ready to wrap.
 Tamales are steamed.
Ready to eat!

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