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.
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 will make fifteen tamalitos.
See also
References
- "The Maya Food in Belize - What Did The Mayas Eat?". Belizehub. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
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