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Cornhusks.

In Yucatan, they use banana leaves as tamale wrappers, rather than corn husks. It gives the food a slight herbal flavor. See the related link to read more.

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A tamale wrapper is called a Husk.

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What is a tamale?

A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of spiced meat or other fillings rolled in cornmeal dough. It is cooked by wrapping it in a cornhusk and either boiling or steaming it (steaming is more traditional). The cornhusk wrapper is removed before eating.


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