Tamales with Black Beans (Tamales y Frijoles) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen banana leaves, thawed, center seams removed, leaves cut into 8-inch squares, scraps reserved
• 4 cups prepared blue corn masa
• ¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil or lard
• 1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 lb. cooked black beans, drained and rinsed (2½ cups)
• Charred Tomato and Chile Salsa, or substitute store-bought, for serving