National cuisine is an important part of the culture of any country. Tourists, vacationers in Costa Rica , want to not only see the famous volcanoes and enjoy beach rest on the ocean shore, but also try the delicious local dishes here. Let's find out more about the peculiarities of Costa Rica's cuisine and find out what it can surprise a domestic tourist.
Dishes of Costa Rican cuisine
The cuisine of Costa Rica is a bizarre mixture of Spanish and Indian traditions of cooking. The inhabitants of this country call their cuisine a "typical commitee". It is dominated by legumes, meat (beef, duck and chicken), rice, corn, seafood and, of course, vegetables.
One of the features of Costa Rica's cuisine is its sauces and spices. As a rule, they are not mixed with dishes, but served in a separate bowl. Spices are not very sharp (except for traditional chili sauce). The composition of traditional sauces includes spices such as coriander, celery, onions, garlic, etc. Also popular are ketchups.
Meat Dishes
Meat dishes - probably the most delicious of Costa Rican dishes. While here, try:
- "Olia de carne" - vegetable soup, cooked on beef broth;
- "Sopa de Mondongo" - a rich soup made of tin;
- "Arros-kon-karne" - rice with pieces of beef;
- "Arros-con-polo" - rice with chicken;
- "Todado" - beef meat with various vegetables;
- "Picadillo" - stew with the addition of vegetables;
- "Tamales" - rice ground meat with meat, wrapped in a banana leaf.
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Seafood Dishes
The culinary customs of Costa Rica were greatly influenced by its location between the two oceans. Seafood here is very fond of. Here is a list of popular Costa Rican dishes, where the main ingredients are the seafood:
- "A la patch" - baked fish;
- "Seviche" - sea fish, cooked in lemon juice;
- "Konchas" - seashells, which are served with various side dishes;
- "Arros-con-camarones" - pilaf with crabs;
- "Pargo" - red Lutianus, fried in coals;
- Paella with seafood.
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Vegetables and fruits
A special place in the Costa Rican cuisine is corn. From it they make porridges, pancakes and flat cakes, bake bread, serve it as an independent dish. Pleasant taste is distinguished by "tortilas" (tortillas from corn flour), "galos" (flat cakes with meat, cheese or bean filling), "arreglados" (corn bread), "chorreados" (pancakes from young corn).
It's also interesting to try some very unusual dishes: baked flat cakes from bananas of "sycamore" sort, toasted corn cobs "elotes", rice with beans "gallo pinto", fried cheese. Be sure to appreciate the taste of exotic fruits grown in Costa Rica. This is papaya, carom, passion fruit, sour cream, mamoness, annonu, lychee, rambutan, maranon.
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Best Beverages of Costa Rica
The first number in this list is, of course, the famous Costa Rican coffee, which is considered one of the best in the world. He is usually drunk at the end of the meal, pouring into small coffee cups and adding hot milk. Tea lovers will have to taste a special way herb tea.
Among the alcoholic beverages, the main thing, perhaps, is rum. Many of its varieties are even exported (Abuelo, Cachique, Platino, Centenario). Very popular here is the creamy and coffee liqueur "Cafe Rica". The best types of beer are "Tropical", "Imperial", "Bavaria" and "Steinbru". And from the sugar cane, locals make a strong alcoholic drink "guaro".
Tasty soft drinks are made from local fruits. It is a cocktail "refresco", in which fruit, milk, water and ice are mixed, as well as "khorchata", "sebada" and "pinolilo" drinks.
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