Sabor a Navidad: Tamales

Ages 18+ ONLY.

Vaccination Cards Required Upon Entrance.

Tamal or tamalli in Nahuatl, is a beautiful bundle of corn masa filled with a diverse range of ingredients that are shaped and sized according to their Mexican state of origin. Tamales are consumed in times of celebration, and are a way to pay homage to ancestors. Today, tamaladas are a holiday tradition where families come together to create food to make memories.

In this hands-on cooking class, students will keep this laborious tradition alive by learning how to prepare masa, make a filling, and learn how to both fill and fold the tamal using corn husks as wrappers.

Participants will take home tamales to share with their family members!

Instructor: Sandi Romero, owner of Mama's Tamales and Tacos Too.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING POLICIES BEFORE ATTENDING OR REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!

Dress Code Policy

For the safety of all attendees, LA Plaza Cocina asks that all attendees abide by the following guidelines of our Dress Code Policy to make our space safe for you, our staff members, and guest chefs:

• Please wear comfortable clothing with closed-toe shoes
• Please pull long hair back with a hairband
• Attendees must wear a mask throughout the duration of the program except for eating and/or drinking.

If you have any questions, please review our Frequently Asked Question Section of our website below the Culinary Programs Calendar, or contact us by calling (323) 397-8365 or email us at cocina@lapca.org.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Attendees of LA Plaza Cocina's food programs must provide proof of vaccination to attend both the cooking classes and demonstrations. In addition, all attendees must wear a mask throughout the duration of the program except for eating and/or drinking.

For Attendees who are NOT vaccinated, we require a negative COVID-19 test 72 hour prior to attending this event.