Tamales take as long as they take. 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on size, fillings, and your mood. The best advice I ever got? Start them early. Make a playlist. Pour a drink. Chat with your loved ones. The tamales will cook when they’re ready.
And if they take longer than expected? That’s okay. You’re not late—you’re building anticipation. When that first perfect tamale hits your plate, you’ll forget every second you waited.
Unless you set your steamer on fire. Then you’ll remember forever.
Anyway. Happy steaming. You’ve got this.
