Traditional mesoamerican dish made of dough which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf

The dish described is called tamale. Tamale can be filled with different kinds of meat, cheese, vegetables, fruits or any other type of filling. It was considered a sacred food of the gods by the Maya and Aztec civilisations, who used to eat a lot especially when they travelled.

The dish that is considered to be from the Mesoamericans and they are their traditional dish which is steamed in a banana leaf or corn husk is known as tamale. The corn husk or banana leaf that is wrapped on the dough is discarded before even eating the tamale.