Mesoamerica
tamale
A traditional Mesoamerican dish of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, steamed in a corn husk or banana leaves and filled with meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, herbs, chilies, or other preparations according to taste.
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About this dish
The wrapping can either be discarded prior to eating or used as a plate. Tamales can be filled with meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, herbs, chilies, or any preparation according to taste, and both the filling and the cooking liquid may be seasoned.