{"product_id":"corn-husks-for-tamales-1-lb-hojas-para-tamal","title":"Corn Husks for Tamales 1 lb - Hojas para Tamal, Dried Tamale Wrappers","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDried corn husks for wrapping tamales. One pound holds roughly 80 to 100 husks, which is enough for about 50 to 60 tamales depending on size, so a single bag covers a full tamalada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese are the outer leaves of the corn, dried and cleaned. They hold the masa together while the tamales steam, keep them from drying out, and add the corn aroma you only get from a real husk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to prepare them:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the husks out of the bag without tearing them apart. Look them over and set aside any with black, green, or orange spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake off any corn silk still stuck to the husks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut them in a large bowl or pot and cover with the hottest tap water you have. They float, so weigh them down with a plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak 30 minutes minimum. Two hours is better, and overnight is what most people do for a big batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey’re ready when a husk bends without cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat each one dry with a towel before you spread the masa. Husks that are too wet will make the masa slide right off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sort them as you dry them. Big ones for your tamales, medium ones for patching tears or making smaller tamales, and the small ones torn into strips for tying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso good for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining your tamalera or steamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapping fish, chicken, or vegetables for the grill, the way you’d use foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying and presenting other steamed dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried corn husks (hojas para tamal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 1 lb, about 80 to 100 husks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYields roughly 50 to 60 tamales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place and keep them out of moisture so they don’t mold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sabores De Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67704881512755,"sku":"TAMAL1LB","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0363\/7299\/files\/tamales.png?v=1791932934","url":"https:\/\/saboresdemexicoshop.com\/products\/corn-husks-for-tamales-1-lb-hojas-para-tamal","provider":"Sabores De Mexico","version":"1.0","type":"link"}