Spoon Tamales

The famous spoon tamales from Veracruz are one of the most delicious, but they are also little known. What makes them different? The dough is much more liquid, so you have to eat them with a spoon. Give them a try!

According to experts, spoon tamales are of Totonac origin. Like most tamales, they are made with corn dough, chicken broth, lard, pork meat, spices, chiles, and more. However, these Veracruz tamales are wrapped in banana leaves.

It is worth mentioning that there are other spoon tamales, but these are typical of Yucatecan cuisine. They are made with corn dough, chicken, pork, epazote, and tomato. They are also a delight, but on this occasion, we will show you how to make the Veracruz recipe.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 30-01-2025

Spoon Tamales
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Ingredients

6
Servings
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Preparation

30 mins
1h 20 mins
Medium

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Presentation

Serve the spoon tamales on a wide plate.

Tips

The dough should have a consistency similar to that of atole.

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