Food

TAMALE

A tamale is a Mesoamerican dish of masa dough filled with meats or other fillings, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. It dates back thousands of years to ancient Aztec and Maya cultures. The husk is peeled away before eating and is not consumed.

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