Tamales Info — La Guerrera's Kitchen (2024)

When taking tamales home, be sure to always keep them refrigerated or frozen in a tightly sealed bag.

To reheat perfectly moist and fresh tamales, we recommend steaming/stovetop.

Steaming/Stove top

Cook on medium low heat.

Microwave

Thaw out tamales in the refrigerator for a few hours before microwaving.
Add to plate, cover the plate with plastic film before heating.

Microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Grill

Yes! You can grill tamales :) This gives the corn masa a smoky flavor and firm masa texture.
Thaw out tamales for a few hours before grilling.

If using a gas grill, preheat all burners on high,
Grill tamales, 4 to 6 minutes suggested. Turn over once, until grill marks appear on corn husks,

If you aren't able to grill outdoors, tamales can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large ridged grill pan over medium-high heat.