Coconut seafood stew, pork with red beans, sweet corn pancakes, and hulking combo plates make Costa Rican food one of Latin America’s best cuisines.
Food is a central part of the culture in Costa Rica. Here are our 13 Costa Rican Recipes that you can make at home to satisfy your cravings!
Found on every menú throughout the country, Gallo Pinto is at the heart of traditional Costa Rican food. This hearty rice and bean dish is often served as breakfast alongside fried eggs but is delicious any time of day as either an entre or a side dish.
Our easy and authentic Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe brought to you by our Costa Rican family. Bring a little pura vida to your kitchen
On my recent trip, I had the chance to try the delightful Costa Rican Carne en Salsa recipes, a popular dish known for its tender meat and rich sauce. As a food enthusiast, I was eager to explore this culinary treat and its different variations in restaurants throughout my trip.
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Simple recipe for making savory homemade Costa Rican-style beans.
Lightly braised chicken thighs and chicken legs in a red achiote based sauce served with potatoes and white rice for an easy and healthy week night meal.
This Costa Rican tea recipe is super easy and delicious to sip. Made with fresh herbs, fruits, ginger, honey, and spices...
Discover a wide range of traditional Costa Rican drinks, from delicious cocktails to refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. Embrace the taste of Costa Rica!
Costa Rican foods create a wide range flavors and textures in Costa Rican cuisine which is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fruits and
Empanadas are a tasty and filling stuffed pastry that is very popular in Costa Rica. Learn how to make the traditional Costa Rican Empanadas Recipe.
This Costa Rican chilera recipe combines fermented vegetables with a bit of hot chile spice to make the perfect accompaniment to almost any meal.
There is a particular bottled salsa on every table in Costa Rica. It’s called Lizano and the first time you taste it you have to stop and think a minute. Do I like it or not?
Gallo Pinto is a traditional Costa Rican dish, typically served at breakfast with fried plantain, toasts, fresh fruits and, traditionally, a couple of fried eggs.
The Costa Rican casado is the main meal of the day- it's the perfect lunch! Here are multiple casado recipes for your enjoyment!
These Costa Rican empanadas with beans and cheese are a delicious vegetarian appetizer recipe. Gluten-free corn dough filled with refried black beans and mozzarella cheese and fried in a half-circle.
The Costa Rican casado is the main meal of the day- it's the perfect lunch! Here are multiple casado recipes for your enjoyment!
This Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe is traditionally served at breakfast alongside eggs, coffee and tortillas. We combine black beans and white rice with red bell pepper, cilantro, onion and Salsa Lizano. Perfectly pura vida.
Bring beach vibes to your home with this traditional Costa Rican recipe for shrimp and rice that combines white rice, jumbo shrimp, cilantro, onion and Salsa Lizano for the perfect Costa Rican main dish.
This Costa Rican ceviche made of fresh fish marinated in lime, red bell pepper, cilantro and onion is a favorite throughout the country- and easy to replicate at home!
These fried ripe plantains are a very easy latin appetizer or simple side dish that adds a touch of sweetness to almost any meal. Costa Rican style plátanos maduros are one of the most popular dishes in the country and are eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dive into the heart of Costa Rican cuisine with our guide to Casados, the traditional dish that offers a perfect blend of flavors, freshness, and cultural richness. Discover why Casados are a must-try during your visit.
In Costa Rica, these adaptable bowls are often enjoyed with tortilla chips and an Imperial beer and provide a delicious way to reinvent leftovers.
Don't be scared. This is not about Harry Potter, it's about Costa Rica. Agua de Sapo is a typical Costa Rican drink from the Limon province on the Caribbean side of the country. Though the translation in English for Agua de Sapo means Toad Water, believe me, there are no toads on the ingredient list, only cane sugar, water, ginger, cinnamon and lime. You can find the dark cane sugar in hispanic markets, and sometimes in larger supermarkets in the hispanic aisle. Or try Amazon.
Discover the best chimichurri recipe from Costa Rica! Fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice make this sauce a flavorful delight. Enjoy the taste of Pura Vida!
This low-calorie Costa Rican shrimp ceviche combines cooked jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and red onion for a fresh and healthy salad or appetizer.
This ground beef picadillo de chayote is a healthy Blue Zones recipe from Costa Rica that combines lean ground beef, squash, cilantro, corn and red pepper for a quick meal or a healthy side dish.
Arroz a la jardinera is the gardener's rice: a twist on Costa Rica white rice that adds veggies and spices for a totally new flavor!
I had the chance to try a delicious Costa Rican Picadillo de Vainica recipe during my trip. I fell in love with it! The flavors were amazing, and I knew I had
Fusing refreshing flavors and organic ingredients, Costa Rican food is one of Central America's most exciting cuisines.
Costa Rica is a stunning Central American country known for its diverse landscapes and delectable cuisine. It has rainforests, tall volcanoes, and pretty
Costa Rican foods create a wide range flavors and textures in Costa Rican cuisine which is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fruits and
