Tamales, dish steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper.

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Tamales, dish steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper.

Tamales is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of dough which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper. The inside can consist of several ingredients such as meat, cheese, vegetables or fruits. In Peru the tamales are usually quiet large and spicy, and they are often wrapped in banana leaves.

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Tamales, dish steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper.