Hand-spread & assemble 3 tamales — theirs to take home
Make your own pico de gallo — tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro & lime
Learn proper steaming techniques
Learn Chef Nana’s tricks for spreading, filling, folding, and getting the right texture
Receive recipe cards by email after class
Leave with the skills to make tamales at homeDescription
The Art of the Tamale — New Mexico Style
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of masa, chiles, tradition, and incredible flavor!
Kitchen Fantasy is excited to welcome Michelle from Nana’s Tamales for a very special class dedicated to one of the most beloved foods of the Southwest — the tamale!
Michelle will take you through the tamale-making process from beginning to end, sharing the techniques, tips, and little secrets that turn simple ingredients into amazing homemade tamales.
You’ll learn about preparing flavorful masa, creating delicious fillings, working with corn husks, properly filling and wrapping tamales, and steaming them until perfectly tender.
And, of course, there will be tamales to enjoy!
In This Class You’ll Discover:
🌽 Perfect Tamale Masa
How to prepare masa with the right flavor, moisture, and texture for a tender tamale.
🌶️ Traditional Chile & Fillings
Learn how the filling and chile work together to create the bold flavors tamales are famous for.
🫔 The Art of Building a Tamale
Michelle will demonstrate how to prepare the husks, spread the masa, add the filling, fold, and prepare tamales for steaming.
🔥 Steaming & Cooking Techniques
Learn how to properly arrange, steam, test, and finish your tamales.
🏠 Tamale Making at Home
Get helpful tips for preparing tamales ahead of time, cooking them for family gatherings, and making tamale day a tradition of your own.
Special Guest Instructor
This isn’t just another cooking class — it’s a celebration of one of the great food traditions of the Southwest, taught by someone who makes tamales for a living.
Come hungry, bring your questions, and discover just how much love can fit inside a corn husk!
Instructor Chef Nana.
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