Steam the tamales for one hour, checking the water level every 15 minutes or so. Add more water as necessary so the pot doesn't boil dry. Remove the tamales from the pot with a pair of tongs. Cool them on a rack for 15 minutes or until they cool enough to handle and unwrap comfortably.
Food and cosmetic use. Arrowroot powder is a natural powdered root starch that is white in color and very lightweight. It is derived from the tropical South American plant Maranta arundinacea. The plant was given the name âArrowrootâ because it was once used to treat those injured with wounds from poisoned arrows.
So, if you're making something that you plan to freeze, arrowroot is an excellent thickener to use. If you don't see arrowroot powder shelved with the other thickeners at your grocery store, check the natural foods section. You can also order it online. Buy Arrowroot Powder on Amazon