Tamales

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- Plantain leaves can also be used for wrapping
- Made in quantities
- Family traditions
- Symbolizes the return of Fall

Tamales are a Spanish and Native American favorite, made with a corn flour base and stuffed with shredded beef, cheese, potato or other traditional ingredients to taste. They are prepared in corn husks and steamed.
History

Tamales have been prepared as far back as 5000 BC during the time of the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations.
Tamales have become a favorite food in Mexico and the United States during fall, and symbolizes the change of the seasons. During this time corn husks are readily available.

Tamales Recipe

Shows step by step how to make tamales. In Mexico Tamales are prepared in huge batches to last through the holidays. This is a Latin tradition.

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How much water in a tamale pan? 1 Answer

The guide linked below has an excellent, illustrated recipe for tamales. They recommend a pot with 3 pints of water for steaming the tamales. read more

Does anyone have any tamale recipes they'd like to share? 1 Answer

I haven't used this recipe myself, but this is a highly rated one on allrecipes.com. It has received an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars with 73 people rating the ... read more

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