Gallo Pinto

11 Ago Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto, a traditional dish from Nicaragua and Costa Rica, is distinguished by its moist texture and combination of black beans, rice, bell peppers, spices, and culantro.

Ingredients:

– 1 cup black beans

– 1 cup rice

– 1½ cups water for cooking rice

– 1 onion

– 1 red bell pepper

– 1 tablespoon minced garlic

– Oil

– Lizano sauce

– Ground black pepper

– Ground cumin

– Chopped parsley

– Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash and soak the black beans overnight. The next day, rinse them and cook them in a pot with plenty of water until tender. When ready, drain them and reserve some of the cooking liquid. Mash them to achieve a creamy texture.
2. In a pot, heat oil and toast the rice. Add water and salt to taste, bring to a boil, cover, and cook until grains are separate.
3. Chop the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic into small dice.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Then, add the garlic and bell pepper, and sauté for a few minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin to taste.
5. Add the black beans, Lizano sauce, and cook for a few minutes, adding cooking liquid from the beans if necessary to maintain the desired moisture.
6. Incorporate the cooked rice, mix well, and cook until well combined.
7. Adjust the seasoning and add the chopped parsley.
8. Serve hot with meat, eggs, cheese, corn tortillas, avocado, and fried plantains.