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Tamale is an anglicized version of the Spanish word tamal (plural: tamales). [2] Tamal comes from the Nahuatl tamalli. [3] The English "tamale" is a back-formation from tamales, with English speakers applying English pluralization rules, and thus interpreting the -e-as part of the stem, rather than part of the plural suffix-es. [4]
Definition. In Mexican Spanish, the fast foods prepared on the streets and in market stalls are called antojitos (literally "little cravings") because they are typically foods not eaten at a formal meal, especially not the main meal of the day, la comida, which is served in the mid-afternoon. However, there are exceptions. [1]
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Latin America is a highly racially, ethnically, and geographically diverse with varying cuisines. Some items typical of Latin American cuisine include maize -based dishes arepas, empanadas, pupusas, tacos, tamales, tortillas and various salsas and other condiments (guacamole, pico de gallo, mole, chimichurri, chili, aji, pebre).
Día de Los Reyes translates to Three Kings' Day. It is a Christian tradition celebrated each year on January 6 to honor the Three Wise Men or Magi, who traveled to Bethlehem to present the infant ...
Colombian dishes and ingredients vary widely by region; however, some of the most common ingredients include an endless variety of staples: cereals such as rice and maize; tubers such as potato and cassava; assorted legumes; meats, including beef, chicken, pork, and goat; and fish and other seafood.
Atole. Atole (Spanish: [aˈtole] ⓘ, believed to come from Nahuatl ātōlli [aːˈtoːlːi] or from Mayan), [1] also known as atolli, atol and atol de elote, is a traditional hot masa -based beverage of Mexican origin. Atole can have different flavors added such as vanilla, cinnamon, and guava. [2] Chocolate atole is known as champurrado or ...
Arepa (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈɾepa]) is a type of flatbread made of ground maize dough stuffed with a filling, eaten in northern parts of South America since pre-Columbian times, and notable primarily in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela, but also present in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Central America. [1][2][3] Initially, arepa flour was ...