The Facts About Tamales That Will Surprise You

By Charles Green


The traditional Mesoamerican dishes have become so popular on the dinner table. Other than the United States, there are several countries across the globe that have recognized this delicacy. Everyone loves homemade tamales for obvious reasons. The process of preparing this dish is a simple process that you can easily do in your kitchen because it does not require any special ingredients or kitchen equipment. This delicacy is good for almost any occasion and it is warm, tasty, and delicious. There are many facts about this delicacy that you probably do not know about this delicacy. Here are some important facts that you need to know.

The origin of the tamale recipe can be traced to Mexico. Mexico has different regions and all the regions have their own unique tamale recipe. Overall, it is estimated that there are over 500 tamale recipes in Mexico and across the globe. This means that even if you spend your entire lifetime eating this recipe, you will not manage to taste all these recipes.

Traditionally, the ingredients for preparing this dish included corn dough and lard. This was followed by wrapping of the delicacy in leaves and then steaming it over heat. In the modern times, infinite variations have been made to the basic recipe. People have become so creative in preparing this dish as they add spices or sweeteners to the recipe. Sometimes the tamale can be filled up using chicken, vegetables, sauce, fruit, cheese, meat or pork but this depends on the preferences of the individual.

Tamale is not a new dish but it has been around for longer than you can imagine. In the US, the dish has appeared on the tables since the beginning of the ancient civilization. Ancient societies such as the Maya and Aztecs prepared the tamale delicacy. The method of preparation was quite distinct from that being used in the modern times. However, they still stuck to the basics of the recipe as they used corn dough and wrapped the delicacy using leaves.

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.

Tamale recipes are fast foods and not homemade foods as most people think. The high demand for the tamale dish has prompted many hawkers to get in the business of selling this delicacy on the streets. You will be surprised that to know that this is a favorite dish for more than 1 million people living in the country.

The process of preparing this dish is very daunting and it can even take four days. If you decide to prepare this dish, you should ask someone to assist you because you will be preparing dozens of them in a single session. It is recommended that you prepare dozens of them and then freeze for later use.

The above facts demonstrate how popular the tamale dish has become. If you take time to prepare this delicacy with loving care, you will receive lots of compliments from the guests attending the occasion.




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