what is a mexican dish of seasoned meat wrapped in cornmeal dough and steamed or baked in corn husks

The Mexican dish of seasoned meat wrapped in cornmeal dough and then steamed or baked in corn husks is called a "Tamale." Tamales are made from a dough called masa, which is a cornmeal dough. The masa is spread onto softened corn husks, filled with seasoned meat or other fillings like chicken, beef, or even sweet ingredients, then wrapped up in the husks and steamed until tender. This traditional dish is common throughout Mexico and varies regionally in fillings and sauces but is always characterized by this preparation method involving corn husks and masa dough.