"Just Me" > wrote in message
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> Ok im making tamales for the first time ever..Yes im mexican and my
> family are the ones that always did the cooking and today i want to make
> them or at least try. Well my question is ?
> What can i use to steam the tamales in to cook them..I dont havve
> a double broiler so i wanted to see if anyone knows of a easy way to
> steam these tamales to cook them?
> I hope many of you will share with me how to steam them so i can
> enjoy eating them..LOL
> All help is appreciated.. I am using the ready made Masa and i
> already cooked my meat and seasoning in the crock pot.
> Hey thats an idea can i steam them in the crock Pot???
> Please help me if you can...thank you!

There are several options;

Use a Spaghetti strainer propped up on a small bowl.
Use a colander sitting inside a pot with the lid on the top or foil on top.

Put a few small coins in the pot (dimes) if they are clinking there is water
in the pot.


Dimitri