Costa Rican Recipes To Try During Quarantine

Burnt out on banana bread? Perhaps you’re currenty dreaming of a tropical vacation in a Tulemar villa and are craving some yummy Costa Rican fare as a result?

If that’s the case for you, what is more Costa Rican than gallo pinto and an ice cold guaro sour?

Gallo Pinto is a versatile rice and beans dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner….And a guaro sour is a delightful Costa Rican cocktail! Below are recipes to both so you can bring a little Costa Rica to your kitchen today:

Gallo Pinto:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 2 15-ounce cans cooked red or black beans
• 2 cups cooked rice
• Short grain white is preferred, but brown can be used to make the dish healthier!
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• Salsa Lizano
• Cilantro

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Sautee onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic in large pot for two minutes
• Add beans and salsa Lizano, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes
• Slowly stir in cooked rice
• Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, or until all moisture is absorbed
• Stir in cilantro to taste
• Serve warm and save the rest for yummy leftovers!

Guaro Sour:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 2 ounces guaro (Cacique is the most well-known brand)
• 2 ounces simple syrup
  OR

• 2 teaspoons raw sugar
• 1 lime cut into thin wedges
• Club Soda
• Ice

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Put guaro, sugar, and lime wedges in a small glass. Muddle generously. Leave everything in the glass and add ice cubes. Top it off with a splash of club soda.

*For extra flare, sugar the rim of the glass and add a lime wedge*

Our suggestion? Make both recipes, then sit down to enjoy them while watching a beautiful Costa Rican sunset via our live-stream! It’s (kind of ) just like being at Tulemar.

Until we can see you again…

Pura Vida,

Tulemar