Tamale

;For the city in Ghana, see Tamale, Ghana.

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A tamale or tamal (from Nahuatl tamalli) is a traditional Latin American food that begins with corn (maize) flour mixed with water and lard. This mixture (masa) is then filled with meat or cheese or any preparation according to taste.

Related Topics:
Nahuatl - Latin American - Corn (maize) - Water - Lard

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Tamales are an ancient American food, made throughout the continent for over 5000 years. Their essence is the masa dough, usually filled with a sweet or savory filling, wrapped in plant leaves or corn husks, and cooked, usually by steaming, until firm. Tamales were developed as a portable ration for use by war parties in the ancient Americas, and were as ubiquitous and varied as the sandwich is today.

Related Topics:
American - Masa - Corn - Sandwich

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