Nacatamal

nacatamales

A nacatamal is a traditional dish found in nicaragua similar to the tamal and to the hallaca. its name originates from the nawat language spoken by the nicarao, which were situated on the southern pacific coast of nicaragua, and translates to 'meat tamale'. the nacatamal is perhaps the most produced within traditional nicaraguan cuisine and is typically eaten on the weekend, for dinner, or for the breakfast; it is usually eaten together with white bread and a caffeinated drink like black coffee, coca-cola or pepsi. it is common to enjoy nacatamales (plural) during special occasions and to invite extended family and neighbors to partake.

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