Start testing for doneness after 30 minutes. Give one of your tamales a gentle squeeze; if it
doesn’t feel mushy, remove the paper from your test tamale, slide the tie off one end, peel the
corn husk away, and take a peek inside. If the husk releases easily and the masa doesn’t
stick, your tamales are ready.
Under-steaming will give you a mushball (that's an official culinary term!).
Over-steaming will yield a tougher or drier masa.
doesn’t feel mushy, remove the paper from your test tamale, slide the tie off one end, peel the
corn husk away, and take a peek inside. If the husk releases easily and the masa doesn’t
stick, your tamales are ready.
Under-steaming will give you a mushball (that's an official culinary term!).
Over-steaming will yield a tougher or drier masa.
| INGREDIENTS We make our tamales from fresh ingredients. We always use organic masa made from non-GMO corn, and all our meat is humanely raised with no added hormones or antibiotics and is organic whenever possible. Our salsas and vegetable broth are made from scratch using fresh produce that is chemical-free, pesticide-free, and grown locally whenever possible. We do not use additives or preservatives of any kind. |
| MENU |
Chicken in Green Sauce
Tender, shredded, organic free-range chicken in a flavorful homemade tomatillo
salsa. Try it with a dollop of sour cream. Mmmmmmm.
Spice level = medium
Tender, shredded, organic free-range chicken in a flavorful homemade tomatillo
salsa. Try it with a dollop of sour cream. Mmmmmmm.
Spice level = medium
| Buying organic and local means that we take advantage of the freshest seasonal produce our local farmers have to offer. Our commitment to making our tamales using the best ingredients also means that not all tamales will always be available. To see what's currently available, click here. |
| Savory Tamales |
Pork in Red Sauce
Savory shredded pork in a killer
red-chili–based salsa. Our pork is
from a local family farm that raises
their pigs humanely on food from the
farm and mixed grains. No hormones,
no antibiotics, no steroids.
Spice level = medium
Savory shredded pork in a killer
red-chili–based salsa. Our pork is
from a local family farm that raises
their pigs humanely on food from the
farm and mixed grains. No hormones,
no antibiotics, no steroids.
Spice level = medium
Strawberry
vegan*
Filled with fresh, organic Farmer's Market strawberries. Sweet, but not too sweet.
Soooo good with fresh whipped cream, or even à la mode with a scoop of vanilla
bean ice cream (or Rice Dream, if you prefer.)
vegan*
Filled with fresh, organic Farmer's Market strawberries. Sweet, but not too sweet.
Soooo good with fresh whipped cream, or even à la mode with a scoop of vanilla
bean ice cream (or Rice Dream, if you prefer.)
| Sweet Tamales |
Sasquash
vegan*
Baked yam and butternut squash masa
with a sweet red bean filling. Sweet and
salty medley. Pour yourself some hot
apple cider, put on your fuzzy slippers,
and cozy on up to the fire―this sweet
tamale is pure comfort food.
vegan*
Baked yam and butternut squash masa
with a sweet red bean filling. Sweet and
salty medley. Pour yourself some hot
apple cider, put on your fuzzy slippers,
and cozy on up to the fire―this sweet
tamale is pure comfort food.
| Blue Corn Jalapeño & Cheese vegetarian Fresh chopped jalapeños delicately sautéed in olive oil with garlic and onions; paired with a classic Monterey Jack cheese and presented in a tasty blue corn masa. Spice level = mild |
| PREPARATION TIPS |
STEAMING UNCOOKED TAMALES
We also give you the option of ordering our tamales frozen and uncooked so that you can
steam them up fresh at home as you’re ready to eat them. This means that you have to
steam them for a full 30–90 minutes, depending on your stove, steaming equipment, and
the number of tamales you’re preparing. You can use a traditional vegetable steaming basket,
bamboo steamer, pasta steamer, seafood steamer, etc. The more water you can get to boil
under your tamales, the better. For best results and fastest steaming time, use La Guera
Tamalera’s home tamale steaming pot.
We also give you the option of ordering our tamales frozen and uncooked so that you can
steam them up fresh at home as you’re ready to eat them. This means that you have to
steam them for a full 30–90 minutes, depending on your stove, steaming equipment, and
the number of tamales you’re preparing. You can use a traditional vegetable steaming basket,
bamboo steamer, pasta steamer, seafood steamer, etc. The more water you can get to boil
under your tamales, the better. For best results and fastest steaming time, use La Guera
Tamalera’s home tamale steaming pot.
Add water to your pot to a level safely below the bottom of your steaming basket. Let the water
reach a full rolling boil before placing your tamales in the basket. Cover the pot, but be mindful
of adding more water as it evaporates.
reach a full rolling boil before placing your tamales in the basket. Cover the pot, but be mindful
of adding more water as it evaporates.
REHEATING COOKED TAMALES
Re-steaming tamales: Do not remove the husks (if your tamales are also wrapped in
steaming paper, leave the paper on, too). Add water to your pot to a level safely below the
bottom of your steaming basket. Let the water reach a full rolling boil before placing your
tamales in the basket. Cover the pot and steam your tamales on high heat, being mindful of
adding more water as it evaporates. Steam until tamales are heated all the way through;
steaming time will vary depending on your stove, equipment, and the number of tamales
you're preparing. A rough guide would be: 15-25 minutes for frozen cooked tamales, 10-15
minutes for thawed cooked tamales.
steaming paper, leave the paper on, too). Add water to your pot to a level safely below the
bottom of your steaming basket. Let the water reach a full rolling boil before placing your
tamales in the basket. Cover the pot and steam your tamales on high heat, being mindful of
adding more water as it evaporates. Steam until tamales are heated all the way through;
steaming time will vary depending on your stove, equipment, and the number of tamales
you're preparing. A rough guide would be: 15-25 minutes for frozen cooked tamales, 10-15
minutes for thawed cooked tamales.
In the microwave: Do not remove the husks. Place tamales in a covered, microwave-safe
dish or microwave-safe plastic bag (folded closed) with a tablespoon of water. Cook on high
for 1½ –2 minutes. We do not recommend reheating more than four tamales at once;
microwaving them in batches works best.
dish or microwave-safe plastic bag (folded closed) with a tablespoon of water. Cook on high
for 1½ –2 minutes. We do not recommend reheating more than four tamales at once;
microwaving them in batches works best.
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Do not remove the paper wrapping or the husks before steaming.
DO NOT MICROWAVE UNCOOKED TAMALES.
DO NOT MICROWAVE UNCOOKED TAMALES.
Spinach & Mushroom
vegan
Spinach and shiitake mushrooms lightly sautéed in olive oil with garlic and onions;
wrapped in our yellow vegan masa. Delicious.
Spice level = mild
vegan
Spinach and shiitake mushrooms lightly sautéed in olive oil with garlic and onions;
wrapped in our yellow vegan masa. Delicious.
Spice level = mild
Tamales can be refrozen after they’re cooked and will last for two-three months in your
freezer. If you’re refrigerating them, eat them within three days.
freezer. If you’re refrigerating them, eat them within three days.
| *Our organic brown sugar is NOT processed through bone char. |
KEEPING TAMALES WARM
You can keep your cooked tamales warm for several hours in an oven on low heat (140
degrees, if possible). Make sure they are covered tightly with aluminum foil or they will dry
out. On the serving table at your party, a chafing dish works nicely, but again, make sure the
tamales are covered and keep the heat low to prevent them from drying out.
degrees, if possible). Make sure they are covered tightly with aluminum foil or they will dry
out. On the serving table at your party, a chafing dish works nicely, but again, make sure the
tamales are covered and keep the heat low to prevent them from drying out.
La Guera Tamalera does not knowingly purchase any genetically modified products.
NO LARD, NO CORN OIL, NO CANOLA OIL, NO GLUTEN, NO TRANS FAT
Folks who enjoy our tamales needn’t worry about lard, nor should you be concerned about
scientific reports that corn oil becomes toxic when heated, because we don’t use lard, corn
oil, nor canola oil, which is known to cause digestive problems in some people. Our tamales
are naturally gluten-free. We use only organic, non-hydrogenated fat sources.
NO LARD, NO CORN OIL, NO CANOLA OIL, NO GLUTEN, NO TRANS FAT
Folks who enjoy our tamales needn’t worry about lard, nor should you be concerned about
scientific reports that corn oil becomes toxic when heated, because we don’t use lard, corn
oil, nor canola oil, which is known to cause digestive problems in some people. Our tamales
are naturally gluten-free. We use only organic, non-hydrogenated fat sources.
Sesame Kale
vegan
With garlic and black eyed peas in a sweet potato masa.
Spice level = mild
vegan
With garlic and black eyed peas in a sweet potato masa.
Spice level = mild