GALLO PINTO (“Painted rooster”)

This is the most typical breakfast. Depending on the family and region, you may find this staple being prepared every day or only on special days like holidays or Sundays. You can make as much or as little as you want.  This is best prepared with rice from the day before, but you can also make fresh rice and it tastes just as good!

2 c. Rice
1 c. beans ( you want enough to get the rice wet, but not so much as to be eating a mouthful of beans!)
Onion, finely chopped
Sweet red pepper,  chopped
Cilantro, choppedSalsa Lizano (or 2 tsp. cumin powder)

In a frying pan with oil, sauté onion and red pepper on low heat. When slightly brown, add beans. Let beans simmer for 3-5 mins. Add rice and mix well. Add Salsa Lizano to taste. Remove frying pan from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve warm.

Try eating with a mug of coffee and scrambled eggs and a slice of toast! 

NOTE: If you want to have an even more original breakfast, have a little sour cream (natilla, which is often more liquidy than its  North American counterpart) with your gallo pinto.

¡Buen provecho! (Bon apetit!)