Tamales are delicious! If you have never tried one, you are missing out. This particular dish is an extremely popular dish in Mexico and Central America.
Regardless of that, tamales have become an extremely popular meal throughout the world.
They are made using a tasty dry maize dough which is then wrapped into an unleavened flatbread before it is cooked traditionally.
Once it has been cooked, a tamale will be crunchy and delicious. Especially if it is served with a meat of your choice and a tasty side.
It is very common for tamales to be served along with a side. Most commonly, people enjoy this dish with green sauce, sour cream, rice, or whatever else they prefer.
The point here is that by adding the right side dish to your tamales’ dinner you can really make your meal a lot better.
But what kinds of side dishes can you serve with your tamales? There are so many good ideas it can be hard to know where to start. That is why we have written this article.
We have found you a bunch of delicious side dishes that will go perfectly with your tamales.
Are you excited to get started? Well then, let us drive right in! There is a lot to talk about!
Delicious Side Dishes That Go Well With Tamales
In this section we are going to go over a few side dish ideas that go particularly well with tamales. Remember, if you didn’t see a side you like here, there are countless options online that might suit your tastes better.
But hopefully you will find something here that you actually like. These ten side dishes should pair well with tamales.
So, without further ado, let us dive right in and get started!
1. Refried Beans
Refried beans are a delicious traditional Mexican food which is often served as a dip. That is why it goes so well with tamales.
You really need to check out this side dish. It is delicious and super easy to make. What more could you ask for?!
If you like the sound of this side dish and need a recipe, we have you covered. Below are a few recipes for making this delicious side:
This side dish is super easy to make and goes perfectly with tamales. You won’t regret your choice!
3. Mexican Street Corn
If you need a simple side dish that packs a punch, you need to try Mexican street corn. It is flavorful, easy to make and goes perfectly with tamales. One taste of this iconic duo and you will be 100%v hooked.
If you like the sound of this side dish and need a recipe, we have you covered. Below are a few recipes for making this delicious side:
This side dish is super easy to make and goes perfectly with tamales. You won’t regret your choice!
4. Guacamole Salad
You cannot get much better than a delicious creamy guacamole salad. Each ingredient in a guacamole salad works wonderfully to make for a unique experience that you will not be able to get enough of.
If you like the sound of this side dish and need a recipe, we have you covered. Below are a few recipes for making this delicious side:
This side dish is super easy to make and goes perfectly with tamales. You won’t regret your choice!
5. Jicama Slaw
If you enjoy crunchy and flavorsome slaw dishes, you will adore this side dish. It is super easy to make and the sing it adds to your meal really makes something fun and unique.
You really can’t go wrong with a healthy and flavorsome salad. So, make sure to check out this recipe.
If you like the sound of this side dish and need a recipe, we have you covered. Below are a few recipes for making this delicious side:
This side dish is super easy to make and goes perfectly with tamales. You won’t regret your choice!
9. Beer Steamed Yellow Rice
If you are after a simple and unique take on rice for your side then you have come to the right place.
This dish is absolutely delicious and certainly something that will go well with tamales. You absolutely need to check it out if you enjoy the subtle flavor of beer.
If you like the sound of this side dish and need a recipe, we have you covered. Below are a few recipes for making this delicious side:
This side dish is super easy to make and goes perfectly with tamales. You won’t regret your choice!
10. Three Bean Salad
If you love beans as much as we do then you really need to consider trying this amazing side dish. Three bean salad is super easy to make, and with the right ingredients it can be tailored to your exact preferences.
You will certainly love eating this three bean salad with your tamales. It is a winning combination!
If you like the sound of this side dish and need a recipe, we have you covered. Below are a few recipes for making this delicious side:
This side dish is super easy to make and goes perfectly with tamales. You won’t regret your choice!
Final Thoughts
We hope that you have enjoyed reading this article and learning about these amazing side dishes. Any one of them should go exceptionally well with 0000.
But if you did not like any of these sides, do not worry. There are so many phenomenal ideas online. There is bound to be one that you like.
With a little research you should find yourself perfectly inspired and be able to whip up a side dish to your liking.
With all of that said, we hope that you have a wonderful day, and make a delicious side dish that goes well with your tasty 0000.
What To Serve With Tamales? 10 Awesome Side Dishes
Recipe by AubreyCourse: Sides
Servings
4
servings
Prep time
30
minutes
Cooking time
40
minutes
Calories
300
kcal
Are you serving tamales and need a delicious side to go with it? If you do then this article is going to contain everything you need to know about what sides go well with tamales.
Hi, I’m Aubrey, and I have been a chef for close to 8 years. Cooking has always been a passion of mine, as long as I can remember. I loved my play kitchen when I was a kid, and would offer my parents my own (albeit gross) cookie recipes to taste!
Here at ButterandSaltGatherings, I want to offer a wide range of ingredients, flavors, meals and recipes so that you can start living each day to the fullest, and enjoy only the best food.
