Trivia: In Latin America, what are tamales wrapped in before steaming?
Corn husks
Cheesecloth
Plantain peels
Tin foil
The correct answer is Corn husks
So why is this answer correct? : While tamales are enjoyed year-round throughout Latin America and other parts of the world, they are especially cherished around Christmastime. Masa (a type of flower made from ground corn kernels), meat, and other ingredients of choice are pressed together and steamed inside corn husks until cooked to perfection.