: cornmeal dough rolled with ground meat or beans seasoned usually with chili, wrapped usually in corn husks, and steamed
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Reyes was used to sweeter tamales, and her co-worker wasraised on spicier ones.
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Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
Her job was to make tamales, which the store is known for.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
Participants will also have the opportunity to make their own tamales to take home and steam.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Mexican fare including traditional Día de Los Muertos items such as Pan de Muerto and tamales, and other dishes that incorporate festive ingredients like squash blossoms, corn, and sweet potatoes.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
Her job was to make tamales, which the store is known for.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
Participants will also have the opportunity to make their own tamales to take home and steam.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Mexican fare including traditional Día de Los Muertos items such as Pan de Muerto and tamales, and other dishes that incorporate festive ingredients like squash blossoms, corn, and sweet potatoes.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Tamale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tamale. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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tamale
noun
ta·ma·le
tə-ˈmäl-ē 
: cornmeal dough rolled with ground meat or beans seasoned usually with chili, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed
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