Those tamales verdes de pollo are soft, moist, and with a flavourful filling made of tender chicken cooked in a tomatillo sauce. The combination of flavors and textures makes for a delicious and ...

Put the corn husks in a shallow dish, add hot water to cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse to remove any silk. Cover the husks with a damp kitchen towel and set aside. While the husks are ...

When tamales are great, they're a parcel of absolute goodness. Having that layer of starchy maize on the outside keeping that flavourful filling tight on the inside is key, so is the selection of ...

Tamales are made from delicate corn dough, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves, and then steamed. The recipe has a pre-Hispanic origin – in fact, they have been prepared in Mesoamerica for about 10 ...

The season to celebrate is upon us and El Pollo Loco is gearing up to do just that. Back by popular demand and available through the New Year are the flame-grilled chicken concept’s Chicken Carnitas ...

I often crave tamales. When that craving hits, I’ll make a dozen or two, enough for dinner and lunch for my auntie and me, plus some to toss into the freezer for those midweek meals when we want ...

I was already late for work, in a mad dash to the train, when a small tamale cart caught my eye. Tamales are often a feature of special occasions because they’re a process to pull together. But ...

Tucked in the back of Hillsboro’s M&M Marketplace, the Annual Fiesta de Tamales filled the air with savory and sweet aromas as food stalls showcased their unique takes on tamales, from spicy ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with further information from El Pollo Loco on how it prepares its Chicken Carnitas. El Pollo Loco has brought back two limited-time offers for the holiday ...