Hecho con Amor: Bison Blue Corn Nixtamal Tamales

AGES 18 ONLY. 

Vaccination Cards Required Upon Entrance. 

In this class, participants will learn the fundamental skills of making tamales from scratch: from dry maize, to delicious warm corn-husk wrapped tamales.

During this hands-on class, you will learn the different stages of preparing your own masa by learning how to nixtamalize dry maize, grind, and prepare masa for tamales.

Additionally, participants will also learn how to slow braise bison in a guajillo-based sauce to fill the tamales. While enjoying the tamales, we will learn the significance of this traditional dish through storytelling.

Instructor: Marlene Aguilar, community-based cocinera and founder of IREKURHIKUA.

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 clothes 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 the Frequently Asked Questions 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, you MUST provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours (3 days) before attending this event.