Mexican Food Wrapped in Corn Husk: Tamale Guide Basics

The definitive Mexican food wrapped in a corn husk is a tamale, or tamal in Spanish. A tamale combines seasoned corn masa with a savory or sweet filling, then cooks inside a soaked dried corn husk that is removed before eating. Tamales are steamed, portable, adaptable, and associated with family gatherings, holidays, markets, and everyday […]