Gallo Pinto Recipe
Classic Nicaraguan rice and beans dish.
15 mins • Easy
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Classic Nicaraguan rice and beans dish.
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The soul of our cuisine lies in fresh, simple, and locally grown ingredients. From the versatile corn to the savory red beans, explore the staples that define our flavors.
Jocotes are small, plum-like fruits that can be eaten green (tart and crunchy) with salt, or ripe (sweet and soft). They are a seasonal favorite, especially during Holy Week when they are simmered in syrup to make a traditional dessert.
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Nicaraguan chicharrones are savory chunks of fried pork belly or skin that offer a rich, salty flavor and a distinctively crunchy texture. They are the star protein in Vigorón and are also chopped up to be used as a filling for pupusas or mixed into masa for other snacks.
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Small red silk beans are the preferred variety in Nicaragua, valued for their creamy texture and rich, savory broth when cooked. They are the heart of the famous “Gallo Pinto” (rice and beans) and are also served freshly boiled in soups or fried and mashed.
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Nicaraguan Recipes is a set of all delicious recipes made from Nicaraguan people, including dishes, desserts, drinks, etc. The idea of this blog is to share all the amazing food that this beautiful country of Nicaragua holds, so people from all around the world can make the recipes.
