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Tamales are basically the staple food of the Mexicans. Barely will you see a household without a tamale cooking on the stove or a frozen tamale being chilled in the refrigerator. Mexicans eat these delicacies all day longwhether for breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner. The versatility of hot tamales is probably the reason why these delicacies are served whether during ordinary or special occasions. These are also one of the most popular foods in Mexico. Everybody basically wants to taste this local Mexican food. In America, tamales are being served to a large group of people during fiesta and other special events.
Fresh tamales versus frozen tamales
It is always best if you can serve hot tamales made from scratch. These are the best tamales. Your guests can feel the freshness and the authenticity of tamales made from actual corn masa and ground beef, pork or chicken. You can also make dips for the tamales made from scratch. Although there are many kinds of dips that you can buy from the market or from the grocery stores, people will appreciate it more if you can serve something that you made yourself.
However, if you are preparing for a big party, it might not be possible to make tamales from scratch. Instead, you can get frozen tamales from the grocery stores' frozen sections. There are many brands of frozen tamales, so you must make sure you are going to buy a brand that you really trust. There are also various kinds of tamalesfrom sweet to savory. If you are going to serve tamales as desserts, then you can choose tamales with fruit fillings. If you are going to serve them as appetizers or even as a main course, then a savory tamale would be perfect.
Measuring the number of tamales to serve
When preparing for a party, always remember that more is better. It is always better if you have a surplus of food rather than watching your guests look for more. Aside from counting the number of guests who have already sent their RSVPs, you must also anticipate that they might bring people with them. You can count the number of guests by two, especially if you are having a big party. Some of your guests may like hot tamales more than the other food you prepared, so you must serve enough tamales for them to enjoy.
You must also make sure that even if you buy frozen tamales, they will all be perfect once the day of the party arrives. Some of these frozen tamales get spoiled over time, so buy them a few days before the party. Make sure that when you reheat or cook them, they will be served straight from the stove since tamales are most delicious when they are hot.
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Company Name: Texas Tamale Company
Contact Person's Name: Hot Tamales
Company Address: The Mexican Deli, 3340 Fountainview, Houston, TX 77057
