'Most days, I call tamales a labor of love. On others, I call it Mexican currency.'
1½ teaspoon Mexican oregano2 pounds unprepared masaBring water to a boil. Carefully add beef pieces, turn down to a simmer and cook, skimming any scum that forms on the surface. After 10 minutes, add salt and aromatics . Loosely cover and cook at a steady simmer until beef is tender, approximately 2 hours.
Test your dough: drop a small amount of masa into a glass of water. If properly fluffy, the masa will float. If it sinks, the masa is too dense and requires more liquid and further mixing. Clean the dried corn husks by rinsing well under running water to remove any dried corn silk still attached. Place in a lidded pot and cover with warm water, weighing down with a heat-safe plate or other heavy object. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to soak in hot water until soft, approximately 30 minutes.
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