What's the best way to re-heat a tamale?

Answer 1

There are several methods...

1 - Without removing the husk, put it in a plastic bag, close it and reheat it in microwave for 1 or 1 1/2 minutes.

2 - Without removing the husk, place it in a vegetable steamer basket, covered, until fully reheated, being careful that water does not touch the tamale.

3 - Without removing the husk, put it in a thick hot skillet, uncovered and without adding any water or oil, and let the husks brown a little until tamale is hot inside.

4 - Remove the husks and in a frying pan with some oil (not olive) fry the tamales until golden and crisp. Serve with refried beans.

5 - You can make a tamale pie... put in a buttered Pyrex a layer of tamales, a layer of green or red salsa, a layer of shredded chicken a layer of cream and a layer of shredded cheese. In the oven until cheese is golden, and serve with refired beans... yummy!

Answer 2

You can reheat tamales in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. (Don't try to re-steam them. ) If you freeze them, you can reheat them by putting the frozen tamales in a casserole dish, covering with foil, and heating in a 350 oven for 30-35 minutes.

Answer 3

I put a little bit of water on the plate with the tamales and cover with a paper towl and reheat in the microwave.

Answer 4

Hi needananswer's.

I'd wrap the tamale in a paper towel & nuke ( micro-wave ) it about 1 1/2-2 minutes that should do it. Have a good day! :0)

Answer 5

Briefly in a microwave, just to begin to heat and then on a hot griddle while it's still in the husks to lightly toast the outsides. Turn frequently so as not to burn, Serve with hot salsa and hot coffee. Enjoy!

Answer 6

2 minutes on power level 7 in the microwave should do it. Then let it set for about 2 minutes in the microwave. Enjoy!!

Answer 7

Steam them.......living in California, we have leftover tamales all the time, and we just re-steam them......

Answer 8

plain & simple in the microwave now how hard is that???