Tamaliza in the National Palace: AMLO celebrates Candelaria with delicious "Zacahuil"
Zacahuil is a traditional Mexican dish that originated in the Huasteca region, which spans parts of Veracruz, Hidalgo, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas. It is a giant tamale that can measure up to 1.5 meters long and feed up to 150 people. It is made with corn dough mixed with lard, spices, and chilies,