I wrapped these tamales in banana leaves, a typical wrapper in the southern states of Mexico. The main difference between banana-wrapped tamales and those in corn husks is texture: Tamales are ...

In Mexico, banana leaves are a popular option for wrapping tamales, where they give each tamal a dense, custard-like texture and herbaceous fragrance. As much as they’re a staple in kitchens ...

You can find regions of Mexico represented -- tamales and all their variations from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras -- different wraps, all types of leaves, corn husks, banana leaves," Esparza ...

Banana or plantain leaves can also be used for wrapping tamales. "For banana leaves[,] make sure to wipe them clean and run ...

Its three tamale variations are a window into the kitchen’s regional specificity. Vaporcitos are perhaps the most famous Yucatecan style — thin, smooth rectangles, steamed in banana leaves ...

Castañeda’s focus in this class, though, was Oaxacan-style tamales wrapped in banana leaves. He said most people are familiar enough with corn husk tamales, so he wanted to spend some time ...

All tamales come wrapped in banana leaves, with a cost of $30 for a dozen. They’re a unique taste of regional Oaxacan tamales in Los Angeles. Call their number to place an order and get more ...

Guatemalan tamales traditionally are wrapped in banana leaves, while Mexican tamales are commonly steamed in corn husks. Banana leaf-wrapped tamales are often sweeter and more moist than those ...

A black mole sauce tamale sits on top of a glossy banana leaf at El Sabor de Oaxaca on Wednesday Dec. 18. This tamale is $3.78 and is filled with a thick sauce containing walnuts, plantains ...