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Agua Dulce - Whole Sugar Cane Hot Drink Agua Dulce is a hot drink made of whole sugar cane and is usually served instead of coffee. more > Arepas - Costa Rican Crepes Arepas are Costa Rican crepes that can be both savory or sweet and are popular snacks. more > Arroz Con Leche - Rice Pudding The key to great arroz con leche is cinnamon. It's that special kick that infuses and inspires the dish. While some ... more > Arroz con Pollo - Chicken & Rice Arroz con Pollo (chicken and fried rice) is one of the country's most popular dishes served for lunch and dinner. You'll... more > Arroz Guacho - Sticky Rice A savory pork and rice dish ideal for a chilly evening or potluck dinner. more > Atol de Naranja - Orange Pudding A sweet citrus pudding that is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. more > Bacalao - Cod Soup Fresh cod fillet is first soaked and then simmered into a delicious, savory soup. more > Barbudos - String Bean Fritters Barbudos (string bean fritters) have been helping Costa Ricans mothers feed their kids green vegetables for decades. ... more > Bean-stuffed Bell Peppers Large red bell peppers stuffed with pork, beans, cheese and savory spices. more > Bistec Encebollado - Steak and Onions Steak and onions is a quick and easy lunch or dinner without a lot of cleanup. Forget the barbeque; all you need is a ... more > Bolitas de Coco - Coconut Balls No-bake coconut cookies made with just four ingredients. more > Budin - Bread Pudding A sweet, oven-baked pudding often served during the Christmas season. more > Ceviche A Costa Rican seafood staple, ceviche is made from fresh sea bass, snapper, octopus, abalone, or shrimp seasoned and ... more > Ceviche de Platanos Verdes - Green Plantain Ceviche A traditional and tangy side dish made from soaking green plantains in fresh lime juice. more > Chicha de Maiz - Cracked Corn Punch A tangy beverage that blends cracked corn with fresh ginger. more > Chile Relleno - Stuffed Peppers Hearty bell peppers stuffed with a mix of spices, lean beef and onions. more > Coffee Costa Ricans have a love for coffee brewed in their history as Central America's major exporter of java. Many drink as ... more > Costa Rican Food and Drink Costa Rican food is a fusion cuisine. It combines elements of culinary traditions from Africa, Italy, France, China, and... more > Costa Rican Style Rice White rice embellished with onion, bell pepper, and garlic. more > Costa Rican Terrine A terrine with heart of palm, dates and coconut milk all into one delicious dish. more > Costa Rican Tilapia Fresh tilapia marinated in lime juice and spices, baked to perfection, and served with rice. more > Dulce de Ayote - Sweet Crookneck Squash A sweet compote of squash, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, and lime leaves. more > Dulce de Leche - Caramelized Condensed Milk Thick, syrupy and caramelized, this is perfect for spreading on bread or over thin wafers. more > Empanadas - Cheese & Bean Turnovers Savory turnovers filled with cheese, beans and spicy chorizo. more > Empanadas de Chiverre - Winter Squash Turnovers A sweet pocket turnover filled with a puree of honeyed winter squash. more > Empanadas de Pina - Pineapple Turnovers Sweet baked turnovers brimming with pineapple jam. more > Ensalada de Chayote - Vegetable Pear Salad A fresh salad made with crispy greens, vegetable pears, and your choice of vinaigrette. more > Ensalada de Palmito - Heart of Palm Salad Tender hearts of palm, crispy greens, and a tasty vinaigrette combine in this fresh salad. more > Ensalada de Repollo y Atun - Tuna & Cabbage Salad Crunchy cabbage, savory tuna and fresh lime juice create a satisfying salad. more > Ensalada Rusa - Beet & Potato Salad A salad of red beets, potatoes, and boiled eggs that pleases both the palate and the eyes. more > Escabeche de Pollo - Chicken Escabeche Browned chicken drumsticks marinated in olive oil, onions, capers and olives. more > Flor de Itabo - Yucca Flower Omelet A seasonal dish made with flor de itabo, the cream-colored flower of the yucca plant. more > Fresco de Frutas - Fruit Drink A thick, creamy shake that combines fresh fruits, water and syrup. more > Fresco de Limon - Lemonade Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is blended with sugar and water to create a tangy lemonade. more > Fresco de Tamarindo - Tamarind Drink A traditional beverage made from tamarind pulp, sugar and water. more > Frijoles Molidos - Fried Beans Refried beans are a great accompaniment to any traditional Costa Rican meal. more > Frito - Pork Stew A traditional pork stew served with white rice, guinea plantains, or green plantain. more >

Gallo Pinto - Rice and Beans - Costa Rica

Gallo Pinto - Rice and Beans Gallo Pinto (spotted rooster) is a traditional dish of mixed rice and beans found on nearly every breakfast plate at ... more > Garbanzos - Pork Garbanzo Beans Hearty garbanzo beans simmered with lean pork, vegetables and herbs. more > Guacamole - Avocado Dip with Cilantro A healthy dip made with fresh avocado, lime juice and cilantro. more > Higado en Salsa - Beef Liver in Sauce A savory dish of beef liver sauteed with onion, bell pepper and garlic. more > Horchata - Ground Rice & Cinnamon Drink A delicious, sweet beverage of soaked rice, condensed milk, cinnamon and clove. more >

Lengua en Salsa - Beef Tongue in Sauce - Costa Rica

Lengua en Salsa - Beef Tongue in Sauce Slow-simmered dish beef tongue cooked with a variety of savory spices and herbs. more > Lomo de Res - Beef Loin Beef loin seasoned, marinated and baked in tender, juicy foil packages. more > Masamorra - Corn Pudding Fresh corn baked with brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves. more > Miel de Chiverre - Honeyed White Spaghetti Squash A sweet, very traditional dessert usually enjoyed during the Easter holidays. more > Miel de Tapa de Dulce - Cane Sugar Candy A solid candy made from unrefined, naturally evaporated sugar cane. more > Mondongo - Beef Stomach Soup This traditional dish of beef stomach, spices, onions and tomatoes in a tasty, savory stew. more > Mus de Pejibaye - Peach Palm Fruit Mousse Peach palm fruit is pureed and blended with cream cheese to create this silky mousse. more > Norwegian Ceviche A Norwegian twist on Costa Rica's traditional popular lime-marinated seafood dish. more > Olla de Carne - Costa Rican Beef Stew A traditional and hearty beef stew fortified with taro root, potatoes and sweet potatoes. more > Pan Bon - Traditional Caribbean Bread A sweet bread common to Costa Rica's Caribbean region. more > Pan de Elote - Corn Bread Costa Rican cornbread combines fresh corn kernels, buttermilk and butter. more > Pan Frances - Costa Rican-Style French Bread Fluffy, French-style baguette baked with local ingredients. more > Papas con Chorizo - Potatoes with Chorizo Sausage Savory sausage pan fried with cubed potatoes and spices. more > Patacones - Fried Green Plantains Small, fried plantain rounds perfect for serving with refried beans or fish ceviche. more > Pejibayes - Peach Palm Fruits Thick and fibrous peach palm tree fruits that are delicious eaten alone or with mayonnaise. more > Picadillo de Arracache - Minced Arracacha Ground beef and arracacha sauteed with savory herbs and served with soft tortillas. more > Picadillo de Chayote - Minced Vegetable Pear Tender vegetable pear is sauteed with milk, butter, peppers and onions in this tasty dish. more > Picadillo de Chayote con Elote - Minced Vegetable Pear and Corn A combination of minced vegetable pears and fresh corn are a traditional side dish. more > Picadillo de Papaya Verde - Minced Green Papaya Green papaya, thin-sliced beef, and potatoes the basis for this filling, savory dish. more > Picadillo de Platano Verde - Minced Green Plantain Green plantains are boiled, chopped and sauteed with onions, bell peppers, garlic and herbs. more > Picadillo de Platano Verde con Atun - Tuna with Minced Green Plantain This typical dish of sauteed plantains and tuna is a common side dish as Costa Rican tables. more > Picadillo de Platano Verde con Carne - Ground Beef with Minced Green Plantain A side dish of minced green plantains, ground beef and a selection of vegetables and herbs. more > Picadillo de Vainicas - Minced String Beans with Beef Fresh string beans and lean ground beef are a delicious combination for this side dish. more > Pinolillo - Corn Cocoa Drink A cool, refreshing beverage created from a toasted corn kernels and cocoa powder. more > Platanos Asados - Baked Plantains Fresh, ripe plantains covered with sour cream and cheese and baked soft in the oven. more > Platanos Maduros - Fried Plantains Ripe plantains pan fried to a crispy golden brown. more > Pollo en Salsa - Chicken in Tomato Sauce Golden chicken breast fried brown and simmered in a fresh tomato sauce. more > Pozol - Pozole Pork, onions, bell peppers and beef stock create a meal usually served with green plantains. more > Prestinos - Sweet Crepes Sweet crepes pan fried and embellished with local honey or sugar cane honey. more > Queque Seco - Costa Rican Pound Cake A Costa Rican pound cake that is lighter and drier than its North American counterpart. more > Queque Seco de Naranja - Orange Pound Cake An orange-infused pound cake that is lighter and drier than most American pound cakes. more > Quick Gallo Pinto - Quick Rice and Beans A fast, weeknight version of Costa Rica's famous rice and bean dish. more > Resbaladera - Barley and Rice Drink A sweet beverage that combines barley, rice, milk and spices. more >

Rice and Beans - Costa Rica

Rice and Beans Not to be confused with the gallo pinto recipe, Rice n' Beans is a traditional Caribbean dish that may share the main ... more > Rompope - Costa Rican Eggnog A thick eggnog made of eggs, evaporated milk, and coconut makes a popular Christmas drink. more > Sopa de Albondigas - Meatball Soup A savory homemade meatball soup that highlights fresh ingredients and lean ground beef. more > Sopa de Leche - Milk and Tortilla Soup A simple milk soup served with tortillas. more > Sopa de Pescado - Fish Soup This homemade soup brings out the flavors of the day's freshest fish catch. more > Sopa Negra - Bean Soup Black, red or pinto beans are stewed with fresh vegetables to create this hearty soup. more > Suspiros - Meringues Puffy, sweet meringue cookies popular at Christmas and on special occasions. more > Torta Chilena - Chilean Pastry Sweet dough baked in the oven, filled with dulce de leche, and sprinkled with powdered sugar. more >

Tortillas - Costa Rica

Tortillas A delicious and easy recipe for traditional corn tortillas, which can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. more > Tres Leches - Three Milk Cake A traditional three milk cake, ideal for special occasions. more > Vigoron - Yucca, Pork and Cabbage Salad A popular dish comprised of fresh yucca, pork chicharrones and cabbage. more >

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