Try One Of Mike Cobb's Favorite Foods: Nicaraguan Nacatamales

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and turkey can be less expensive.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment paper is a healthier option while foil is more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

Enjoy the nacatamale served at the Hyatt Place in Managua.

Describe the ingredients: rice, cornmeal, pork, onion, tomato, potato, maybe an olive or a prune, and a hot pepper.

Mention that the nacatamale is wrapped in banana leaves.

State that they boil the nacatamale for 24 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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