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Microwave Oven:
Place Catalina Tamales on a microwave safe dish and puncture with a fork 2 to 3 times to vent. Set power to high and set times for one and a half minutes.
If cooking all four Catalina Tamales at the same time, set timer for five and one half minutes . After removing from Microwave, cut along one side, empty onto plate and serve as main dish or as a side dish to your favorite foods.
Note: Microwave ovens vary in heating power, times given are approximate.
Boiling Water:
Place Catalina Tamales in boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes, cut along one side, empty onto plate and serve as main dish or as a side dish to your favorite foods.