Traditional gallo pinto: Costa Rica's rice and black beans with cilantro, onion and Lizano sauce
Published on: August 2, 2026
Costa Rica's national breakfast: day-old cooked rice sautéed with black beans and their broth, onion, bell pepper, cilantro and Lizano sauce, the country's sweet-and-sour seasoning. With eggs, fried plantain, cheese and natilla on the side, it is the desayuno típico. The recipe and the secret of cold rice.