DISH RESEARCH · Main dish
Tamales de Chaya
Also known as: Chaya Tamales
Yucatecan tamales made from corn masa mixed with chaya leaves, wrapped in leaves, and steamed until firm.
About Tamales de Chaya
Yucatecan tamales made from corn masa mixed with chaya leaves, wrapped in leaves, and steamed until firm.
Ingredients in Tamales de Chaya
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- Corn Masabase
- Chaya leavesbase
- Banana Leafcoating
- Onionseasoning
Ingredient connections awaiting review. Versions and preparation vary.
Origins & food traditions
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