tamale

noun

ta·ma·le tə-ˈmä-lē

: cornmeal dough rolled with ground meat or beans seasoned usually with chili, wrapped usually in corn husks, and steamed

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Opened in 2023, the company’s flagship mercado is both a sprawling market and food court, offering churros, tamales, agua frescas, street tacos and more. —

Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025 More places to find tamales in Austin Central Market The Central Market tamale casserole meal is a great addition to big holiday gatherings. —

Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024 Many voters agreed that what makes these tamales stand out is the quality and balance of the masa and filling. —

Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024 There is a tradition that the person who cuts the piece with a figurine inside is supposed to bring or make tamales on Candlemas or Día de la Candelaria on Feb. 2. —

Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tamale