What is the BEST way to heat Donna s Tamales?
Traditionally tamales are steamed and that is the way they are initially prepared. You are simply reheating the tamales and should use whichever method suits your lifestyle. Steaming the tamales takes 8 to 10 minutes filling your kitchen with a most delightful aroma. Since your stovetop is on and the water is boiling, it is very easy to toss a vegetable in with your tamales a few minutes before they are heated; in less than ten minutes you will have a complete meal. Microwaving takes less than 2 minutes for those who are on the run or at a worksite without the luxury of a stovetop. Maximizing the tamales flavor can be done by dampening a paper towel placed over the wrapped tamale or by dampening the parchment paper wrapping the tamale.
