Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Tamales Are The Ideal Comfort Food

By Kevin Perry


There are some dishes that are in a category of their own. As the foodie craze allows for chefs and home cooks to place an unusual twist on international cuisine, some things cannot be duplicated with success. Ask any lover of Mexican dishes what item is worth waiting for and most will mention authentic tamales.

This is the type of dish that is sold at restaurants or catering delivery companies in bulk. The reason why no one makes a single tamale is that they take time to assemble and prepare. While some home cooks may attempt to take shortcuts, the taste is not the same and is sometimes a recipe fail.

Buying these premade also saves on having to cook at home and wonder if something will come out right. When a person has a good cook on their side who can prepare heat and eat meals for groups, this is better than relying on the supermarket hot deli department. Caters and restaurants can also offer different varieties, including a meatless option.

Anyone who is familiar with this recipe realizes that the person creating the magic has the labor of love with every step. And there are a few steps that take time and a little bit of patience. The fewer storebought items used, the more work that goes into tasks like grounding the corn to make masa or preparing the freshest fillings.

This is not to say that a bland dish will prevent a person from getting a deserved promotion but most successful companies have individuals who work hard and seldom have time for a good meal. Anyone who has ever tasted a tamale will remember the many layers of flavor in a single bite. Hints of garlic, mild peppers and corn flavors wrapped within a layer of rich oil often have the right amount of spice to tease the tongue.

The great thing about having a half dozen or these already in the refrigerator is they are easy to heat. If frozen, let sit in a bowl of hot water for no more than 15 minutes before placing in the microwave for about three minutes. If a person is making more than two at a time, they can adjust the prep and heat times but it is still less than cooking an entree from scratch.

For a complete meal, rice or refried beans can be warmed up while the entree is being plated. If canned or dried products are not ideal, a quick yet healthy side dish may be the answer. Just warm up instant or brown rice and top with favorite salsa or pico de gallo. Canned and rinsed beans may be added for extra sustenance.

Another thing about this dish is that it is filling yet affordable. People who make these for a living often say there is at least one customer who will buy more than two dozen every time. Many of these customers are normally working people who want the homecooked taste without having to leave home or cook themselves.




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