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Thursday 14 March 2019

The Facts About Tamales That Will Surprise You

By Charles Green


Mexican foods are known for their spiciness, flavor, and the exotic ingredients that are used in preparing them. This old time Mexican favorite dishes have found new fans not only in the United States but across the globe. One of the most iconic Mexican dishes that are finding the way to the tables of most Americans is Tamales. This dish is loved by many people for a very good reason. They are tasty, warm, delicious, and can be used for almost any occasion. In case you have been living on a different food planet and have not come into contact with this dish, here are some facts that you need to know about the tamale.

The birthplace for the tamale dish is in Mexico. The different regions in Mexico have a unique recipe for this delicacy. More than 500 tamale recipes have been identified in Mexico and different countries across the globe. It is impossible for you to taste all these recipes even if you spend your lifetime.

The delicacy is prepared with corn dough and lard before being wrapped in leaves and being steamed. However, there are infinite variations that have been made to this basic recipe. The tamale can either be made to taste sweet or spicy. The creativity of this recipe does not know any bounds. The tamale can even be filled with pork, meat, chicken, vegetables, cheese, sauce, fruit or nothing at all depending on your taste.

Tamale dishes have been around for decades on end and they are not new as most people believe. Even during the era of ancient civilization, the dish was prepared by those who lived in this era. Aztecs and Mayas who lived during this era used corn dough to prepare the meal and then used leaves to wrap it up. The fact that they used a different method to prepare the meal does not dispute the fact that it has been in existence for decades.

During the ancient times, the tamale dish was mostly eaten during festivities and holidays. Nothing much has changed since then. You will find people serving this dish during occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, and other special days. Nowadays, the tamale can be served even when there is no special occasion. Some people choose to serve the recipe during breakfast, lunch or supper.

Most people understand that the tamale to be a homemade recipe. However, you will be surprised to know that it has been categorized under fast foods. Most of the people who are hawking the tamale dish in the streets have been motivated by the increase in demand for this delicacy. Estimates show that there are close to a million people taking this delicacy in the country.

Making the tamale dish is not as simple as most people think. If you are making many of them, you will need a helping hand. You should either choose to make a dozen of them or to make none at all. In one session, you can prepare tens of dozens of this delicacy. You can always prepare many of them then freeze them to use them later. In some cases, it may even take you four days to prepare this delicacy.

In case you are feeling adventurous, you should consider trying the tamale recipe. This is one of the most delicious dishes that will make everyone on the table to give their compliments.




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