"Tamales have been a cherished part of Christmas ... Jinich is a chef, cookbook author and the host of "Pati's Mexican Table" and "La Frontera" on PBS. "This is especially true during the holidays ...
Keep in mind that while tamales can be eaten throughout the year, Christmastime has become popular for this traditional Mexican dish primarily made with masa, a dough made from ground corn.
“There is no such thing as a single original recipe for tamales, as each place prepares them differently.” Larousse’s Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mexican Gastronomy identifies almost 700 ...