Mother-in-law (sandwich)
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| Origin | |
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| Place of origin | Chicago |
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| Main ingredient(s) | Tamale, chili, hot dog bun |
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Chicago-style tamale, used to make a mother-in-law
The mother-in-law sandwich is a fast food dish of Chicago, consisting of a tamale topped with chili, served in a hot dog bun.[1][2][3] The mother-in-law is made with Chicago's unique style of tamale, a machine-extruded cornmeal roll wrapped in paper instead of corn husks, which is typically cooked in a hot-dog steamer.[4][5]
History
Although African-Americans migrating from the Southern United States may have brought tamales to Chicago, no one knows how this sandwich developed.[6][7] Some speculate it may have had its beginnings in Mexico City's torta de tamal, a tamale on a bolillo. The precise origins of the Chicago-style tamale are also obscure.[4]
References
- ↑ "Making a Mother-in-Law Sandwich", NPR, May 19, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ↑ Kindelsperger, Nick (November 9, 2012). "Fat Johnnie's Mother-In-Law Deserves Fame", Serious Eats. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Delta Tamales in Chicago: The Mother-in-Law Sandwich", Southern Foodways Alliance. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Zeldes, Leah (December 18, 2009). "The Unique Chicago Tamale, a Tuneful Mystery", Dining Chicago. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ↑ "'Mother in Law' = 'Tamale with Chili'", LTHForum.com, May 31, 2005. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Sula, Mike (May 15, 2008). "On the Trail of the Delta Tamale", Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ↑ Katz, Jamie (April 19, 2009). "Searching for a Mother-in-Law Sandwich", Smithsonian magazine. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
