Costa Rica
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Gallo Pinto
The spotted rooster: gallo pinto — rice and black (or red) beans stir-fried with onions, sweet peppers, coriander and Salsa Lizano, eaten at breakfast with eggs, natilla (sour cream), fried plantain and coffee — Costa Ri…
Casado
The married plate: casado — rice, beans, a protein (chicken, fish, pork or beef), salad, fried plantain, cheese or egg and tortillas on one generous tray — the Costa Rican working lunch ('married' to everything). Ingredi…
Olla de Carne
The beef and vegetable cauldron: olla de carne — beef simmered with the market's whole garden (plantain, yuca, chayote, corn, taro, carrots, potatoes) into Costa Rica's weekend soup. Ingredients: beef (short ribs, briske…
Arroz con Leche and Café
The coffee-land dessert: arroz con leche (rice pudding with cinnamon and raisins) and cajeta sweets — with Costa Rica's coffee itself as the table's crown (the grano de oro that built the nation). Ingredients: rice, milk…
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