Corn Husks for Tamales

Papagayo Corn Husks for Tamales can be purchased online on the Mexsabores website, which ships them from its Milan center throughout Italy and Europe. It is the easiest way to get this original Mexican ingredient and prepare authentic tamales right at home.

Papagayo Corn Husks for Tamales are not eaten. They are only used to wrap and steam the tamale dough, keeping the tamales warm and enhancing their aromas. The only ingredient is the selected corn husk, with no other added components.

With Papagayo Corn Husks for Tamales you can prepare traditional Mexican tamales, filled with meat in red or green sauce, cheese with rajas, or a sweet filling of raisins and cinnamon. They are also perfect for vegetarian mini tamales with mushrooms and onion sautéed in chipotle sauce, or with black beans and fresh cheese, great as an original appetizer served with guacamole or cream.

The husks should be soaked in hot water for about thirty minutes, until they become soft and pliable. Once softened, spread them out, cover them with a layer of masa and your chosen filling, then wrap them into a parcel and steam them for about an hour, until the masa is fully cooked.

Papagayo Corn Husks for Tamales are dried, carefully selected corn husks, produced in Mexico by Papagayo, a 100% Mexican company dedicated to growing and harvesting corn husks for tamales. They are used to wrap the masa dough during cooking, giving the tamales a natural aroma and an authentic presentation.