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Tamales are a simple mixture of corn masa (dough) – sometimes filled with sweet or savory fillings and then wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks for cooking. … Interestingly, the tamale is not a Mayan word but instead derives from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. Are tamales MexicanRead More →

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Tamales originated in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 BC. The preparation of tamales is likely to have spread from the Indigenous culture in Mexico and Guatemala to the rest of Latin America. … Tamales were also considered sacred as it is the food of the gods. How oldRead More →