These tamales de rajas are soft, aromatic parcels of tender masa wrapped around smoky roasted poblano strips, sweet corn, and onion scented with epazote. The coconut oil keeps the masa rich and delicate while letting the roasted chile filling remain the star.

These Tamales Limeños are rich, fragrant, and deeply savory, with soft corn masa wrapped around spiced chicken, briny black olive, and tender egg. The banana leaf perfumes the parcel as it steams, giving the finished tamal its characteristic aroma and moist texture.

These Tamales Verdes are rich, fragrant, and deeply savory, with tender green masa wrapped around juicy cumin- and garlic-scented pork. Steamed in banana leaf, they emerge moist and aromatic, with a gentle chile warmth and a distinctive herbal freshness.