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Tamale

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A spicy Mexican dish consisting of various ingredients, such as ground meat, beans, ripe olives, vegetables and seasoning, wrapped in cornmeal dough. It is then rolled in a cornhusk, tied, and cooked by steaming or boiling. After it is cooked, the cornhusk is peeled away so the tamale can be eaten. Tamales are also made with sweet fillings such as fruit.
Tamale

USDA Nutrition Facts

Tamales (Navajo) (USDA#35147)

Calories 153
Protein 6g
Total Fat 6g
Total Carbohydrates 18g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 131mg
Sodium 427mg
Cholesterol 17mg

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