The tamalito or "tamalitos" is a common dish prepared by the Maya (Mexico and Belize). The appearance of the "tamalitos" is of the tamales which is wrapped with leaves but without meat.[1]

Tamalito in El Salvador

Preparation

Tamalitos is prepared by using fresh corn "maiz" preferably the ones which have been harvested one or two days ago. The fresher the corn the sweeter and softer the tamalito. Twenty fresh corns caters for fifteen tamalitos.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Maya Food in Belize - What Did The Mayas Eat?". Belizehub. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-08-08.


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