A tamale is basically steamed corn dough stuffed with flavorful filling and all wrapped up in some kind of husk. (amandanicolesmith.com)
Gallo pinto (rice and beans) is a Nicaraguan staple, as are nacatamales (parcels of corn dough filled with meat and / or vegetables and boiled in a banana leaf) and guapote (bass). (wanderlust.co.uk)
2 cups fresh masa (corn dough for making tortillas) or 12 small premade corn tortillas 2 medium semi-ripe plantains, peeled 1 tablespoon garlic - infused oil Grated peel and juice of 2 limes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder 11⁄2 cups salsa verde 3⁄4 cup toasted pepitas 2 cups shredded red cabbage (bigcityvegan.com)