The first thing that you do when visiting Costa Rica is the go down to your favorite soda and buy a plate of GALLO PINTO!  Add a couple of fried eggs on the side if you want to know what heaven feels like!
Gallo Pinto is a simple dish with deep roots here in Costa Rica.  Check out our podcast episode to learn more!
Also, here is a video link that will teach you how to prepare it for yourself & your family:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDzfITRfKrQ
Here's another video as a bonus:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx8ec4U3Rtc
Here's a link to a website that will give you some history behind the dish and also gives you the recipe:  https://www.costarica.org/food/gallo-pinto/
Have fun with this dish.  If you are preparing it for the first time, don't be afraid to add items that you like. . .perhaps an avocado, some hot peppers, onions...whatever you love, add it in!
Thanks so much for listening.  We invite you to listen to all of our Costa Rica Pura Vida Lifestyle Podcast Series episodes.  We'll be at 100 very soon and we are simply trying to educate you about one of the happiest countries on the planet!  
Hope to see you here very soon!


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