A traditional breakfast in Costa Rica consists of Gallo Pinto accompanied by sides such as eggs, cheese and plantains. Gallo Pinto is a mixture of cooked white rice and slow cooked beans. Either black beans or red beans can be used for the Pinto recipe.The dish is typically flavoured with a local condiment called Salsa Lizano and often garnished with pepper and coriander. Put together, this healthy and hearty meal is referred to as Desayuno Típico, meaning typical breakfast, and is always accompanied by a cup of coffee. Nice
