Our Tamales
We love this time of year. This is where Vegos really thrives, a time where tradition and the unfamiliar meet. Tamales have become part of the Vegos culture and it is a language we speak to communicate about happy times with family and friends.
Our tamales are stuffed with our classic red chile and sautéed jackfruit. We're not talking about that sweet jackfruit, we use that young green jackfruit. Perfect for creating that shredded texture. We marry these two items in a large pan and let it sit for a low simmer. Infusing all the flavors together. However, a good tamale's foundation is the masa, and we have just the right combination. We keep it simple with our masa, only using 6 ingredients. No artifical flavors, colors, or dyes. Each tamale is hand rolled by a Vegos team member and is surely gonna make your meal special.
How to cook your tamales
So you're ready to enjoy your tamales, what do you do? Your tamales are raw and must be steamed. Do not microwave. There are two ways to cook your tamales. Always cook your tamales from frozen, do not defrost prior to cooking.
Option 1: Use an instapot (we recommend this option)
Place your frozen tamales in the steamer basket of your Instant-pot and steam for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Option 2: Using a pot with a steamer insert. Place frozen tamales on insert/steamer basket and fill the pot with water. Fill with just enough water so the water doesn't touch the tamales. If you have parchment paper, place a sheet loosely over the top of your tamales, then place your lid on the pot and turn the flame/heat to medium high. Once you start seeing steam, start your timer for 1 hr 30 mins. Tamales are ready when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Reheating your steamed tamales: You can microwave them now. Wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds. Flip and rotate for an additional 15 seconds. Repeat until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
We recommend a generous sprinkle of salt over your tamale and enjoy!
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