EL GALLO PINTO (FROM COSTA RICA- BEANS AND RICE)

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I was lucky enough to spend part of the summer in Costa Rica. This is the traditional dish that every Tico eats for breakfast, lunch, and probably dinner. I never got used to it for breakfast, but this is what I've come up with to imitate my travels there.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked black beans
1/2 cup bean stock or 1/2 cup chicken stock, if bean not available
1/2 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
heavy cream, as desired topping

Steps:

  • Fry onion and bell pepper in the vegetable oil, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and sauté a bit more.
  • Pour in the beans and the stock, bring to a simmer.
  • Avoid the mixture drying up.
  • Add in the rice and stir thoroughly, gently.
  • Don't mash the beans!
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Right before serving, stir in the coriander, and top with heavy cream if desired.

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