Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
The main Costa Rica staple, known as gallo pinto, consists of rice and black beans, which in many households is eaten at all three meals during the day.
Ingredients
- 1 package (450 g / 16 oz) dry beans (black beans preferred)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 bulb garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp cumin
- Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1–2 whole dried or fresh hot peppers (optional)
- 1–2 cups uncooked rice (you can use the same amount of rice than beans; this is, 3 cups of beans for 3 cups of rice).
Instructions
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