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🫔🫔 Tamale Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1FAD4

A tasty wrapped food item.

Released in Introduced in 2020 as part of Emojis 13.0

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🫔 Tamale emoji refers to a traditional Latin American dish made from masa (dough) filled with various ingredients like meat, cheese, or vegetables, then wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and steamed. The emoji represents this delicious, culturally important dish, often consumed during holidays or family gatherings."

Symbolism

  • Culinary traditions: Tamales are an important part of Latin American culinary rituals, symbolizing family unity during festive times.
  • Comfort Food: Tamales are often eaten as heartwarming, comfort food, providing a sense of nostalgia and home.
  • Cultural Celebration: Used to symbolize significant cultural events and holidays such as Christmas or Día de los Muertos, when tamales are often prepared.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Talking about holiday celebrations involving tamales with friends and family.
  • Sharing a memory of enjoying a favorite Latin American meal.
  • Discussing homemade cooking, food traditions, or preparing tamales for a special event.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Can't wait to eat my grandma's homemade 🫔 this Christmas! 😋
Spent all day in the kitchen making tamales! 🫔🎉 It's worth it!
Tamale season is upon us! Time to get some 🫔🫔🫔.
Nothing beats a hot, savory 🫔 straight from the steamer!
Tamales for breakfast? Yes, please! 🫔☕

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use this emoji when discussing Mexican or Latin American foods, especially tamales.
  • It can be used in the context of celebrations, family meals, or food preferences.
  • If you're sharing a cultural experience, 🫔 can add vibrancy to your message.

Related Emojis

🌽

Corn

Representing corn, the main ingredient in masa used for tamales.

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Stuffed Flatbread

Another type of stuffed food, though from a different cuisine.

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Fork and Knife

Can be used alongside 🫔 indicating eating a meal.

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Fork and Knife with Plate

Symbolizes a complete meal, often used in food-related posts.

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Taco

Represents another famous Mexican dish, often mentioned alongside tamales.

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Dumpling

Another type of stuffed food, from a different culinary tradition.

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Shallow Pan of Food

Often associated with sharing a hearty meal, similar to tamales.

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Stew

Represents wholesome, warm meals like tamales in food-related conversations.

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Party Popper

Used during festive occasions, just like when tamales are prepared.

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Flag: Mexico

Represents the country where tamales originate from.