Very special tamales....

 

In Teotitlan del Valle, each day of Muertos has a different traditional meal that must be made.  Today, the first day, it is these incredible tamales amarillo.  They are wrapped in maiz criollo, fresh green leaves unlike the normal dry corn husks.  But what makes them so special is the masa, which is so smooth and silky.

 

They are small, just a few bites, so you can eat ten easily.... and the taste?  Just wow! I have written many times about Doña Emilia and what  an incredible maestra cook she is.  Tomorrow, it is mole negro and Emilia's is the absolute best in the world.  We'll be there for that.  So mas fotos mañana.