Tamales with Cheese and Rajas

Cut banana leaves into eight four by four squares.

Using a spoon, spread 1/4 cup of masa on the first banana leaf. Top that with 2 tablespoons each of chiles and cheese. Fold the masa over the top of the filling. Fold the banana leaf across both left and right, then fold the bottom up. Place packet fold-side down and repeat with remaining seven tamales.

Place all tamales in a large steamer basket. Fill bottom with water and steam all for an hour. Remove and cool; serve with toppings such as chopped tomatoes, avocados, tomatillos, and salsa.