Nicaraguan Egg Salad with Nacatamales

Nicaraguan Egg Salad with Nacatamales is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. This dish is a combination of two classic Nicaraguan dishes, egg salad and nacatamales, which are made with corn masa and filled with meat, vegetables, and spices.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Egg Salad:

- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste

For the Nacatamales:

- 2 cups masa harina
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced green olives
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup cooked shredded pork
To make the egg salad, mix together the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
To make the nacatamales, mix together the masa harina, vegetable shortening, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Gradually add the chicken broth and mix until a smooth dough forms.
In a separate bowl, mix together the onion, green and red bell peppers, tomato, cilantro, olives, raisins, chicken, and pork.
To assemble the nacatamales, spread a spoonful of the masa dough onto a banana leaf or parchment paper. Add a spoonful of the filling on top of the dough. Fold the banana leaf or parchment paper over the filling and fold the ends to create a packet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Steam the nacatamales for 1 hour.
To serve, slice the nacatamales and serve with a scoop of the egg salad on top.
This Nicaraguan Egg Salad with Nacatamales dish is a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors. The egg salad adds a creamy and tangy element to the dish, while the nacatamales provide a hearty and flavorful base. The appearance of the dish is colorful and vibrant, with the green and red peppers, olives, and raisins adding pops of color. Overall, this dish is a must-try for anyone looking to explore the flavors of Nicaraguan cuisine.
Type: Main Dish
Ingredients: Eggs, Masa Harina, Chicken, Pork, Onion, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Cilantro, Olives, Raisins.