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fromTasting Table
4 days ago

7 Store-Bought Tamale Brands, Ranked - Tasting Table

Tamales are a Mexican staple that, at one point, was only available at street vendors, restaurants, and from the kitchens of Mexican cooks. Now, they're widely available in grocery stores and big box stores nationwide. Tamales are a traditional and important part of Mexican cuisinedating back to between 8000 and 5000 B.C. A tamale features corn-based dough ( called masa) and a variety of fillings, including meats, vegetables, cheese, beans, and even fruit.
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fromBoston Herald
3 months ago

How to make magic with masa, the key ingredient in tortillas and tamales

Masa, made from nixtamalized field corn, is essential for various traditional dishes across the Americas, deeply rooted in cultural identity.
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