Gallo Pinto
“I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as “spotted rooster”, and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish.”
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium onions finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 -3 tablespoons vegetarian worcestershire sauce regular can be used as well
- salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro optional
- sliced green onions optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté until it just begins to soften and turns color.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until onion is golden.
- Add spices and Worcestershire, and stir into onion and garlic.
- (The first time I made this, I was afraid to add the full 3 Tbsp of Worcestershire, but the addition of the rice balances the flavor out).
- Next, add the beans and then the rice.
- Combine the rice and beans evenly and cook until mixture is heated through.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
- Garnish with some chopped cilantro or green onions if you prefer.
- Vegetarians use only the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.
Notes
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