Tamales

Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made of masa (a dough made from corn) that’s filled with meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, or chilies, then wrapped in a corn husk and steamed until firm.

The zacahuil, a giant tamal, is a typical food of Veracruz. A tamal is a Mexican dish made with corn dough and cooked wrapped in a leaf. Cheese tamales are traditional for Day of the Dead in San Luis Potosí.