The word "Tamale" is a noun and the name of a highly seasoned Mexican dish dating back nearly five thousand years. It is prepared using chopped meat along with crushed peppers. Seasoning is added and the meal is prepared after wrapping in cornhusks. A spread of masa is also provided before steaming the same.
The word "tamale" comes from the American Spanish word "tamales" derived from the Nahuatl word "tamalli". Nahuatl is the name given to a group of languages spoken by the indigenous Aztec people of Mexico.
Traditionally this was a meal prepared for war parties that had to travel light. It is a very common food in Mexico. It is mostly a breakfast dish there. Depending on the proportion of ingredients several types of tamale are available.
The word "tamale" comes from the American Spanish word "tamales" derived from the Nahuatl word "tamalli". Nahuatl is the name given to a group of languages spoken by the indigenous Aztec people of Mexico.
Traditionally this was a meal prepared for war parties that had to travel light. It is a very common food in Mexico. It is mostly a breakfast dish there. Depending on the proportion of ingredients several types of tamale are available.
