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Authentic Gallo Pinto: Costa Rican

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Feb 10, 2025
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Gallo Pinto: A Savory Costa Rican Classic

Category: Main Dish
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes


Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Pre-cooked red beans 300g
Basmati rice 250g
Red onions 1
Corn oil 35g
Water 125g
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Begin by finely chopping the red onion.

  2. In a large skillet or pan, heat 35g of corn oil over medium heat (reserve a teaspoon for later). Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and sauté it until it turns golden and soft.

  3. Add ha