Tamale

tamal, envuelto, tamal tolimense, tamale de maiz, tamal de elote, tayuyos

A tamale, in spanish tamal, is a traditional mesoamerican dish made of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf. 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. tamale is an anglicized version of the spanish word tamal (plural: tamales). tamal comes from the nahuatl tamalli. the english "tamale" is a back-formation of tamales, with english speakers interpreting the -e- as part of the stem, rather than part of the plural suffix -es.

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