Gallo pinto
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Gallo pinto or gallopinto[4] is a traditional dish from Central America. Consisting of rice and beans as a base, gallo pinto has a long history and is important to Nicaraguan and Costa Rican identities and cultures, just as rice and beans variations are equally important in many Latin American cultures as well. It has similarities with the Cuban moros y cristianos dish. It is served with breakfast, lunch, and dinner and pairs well with Lizano sauce.
Course | Breakfast, lunch, dinner | ||||||
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Place of origin | Nicaragua and Costa Rica [1][2][3] | ||||||
Region or state | Central America | ||||||
Serving temperature | Hot | ||||||
Main ingredients | Rice, beans | ||||||
Variations | Regional variations | ||||||
200 kcal (837 kJ) | |||||||
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The beans in gallo pinto are quickly cooked until the juice is almost consumed, then combined with prepared rice and other ingredients such as cooked bell peppers, coriander, chopped onions, and garlic.