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Side Dish · Nicaragua Recipe

Gallo Pinto

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 450 g red beans, pre-cooked
  • 250 g white rice, pre-cooked
  • 2 medium-sized onions

Directions

  1. Fry the beans with some oil and drain them. Fry chopped onions and add to the beans. Add the pre-cooked rice and fry for a few minutes. This is the basic recipe. Optional additions include red or green peppers, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Gallo Pinto may also be served with scrambled eggs, fried cheese, fried ripe plantains or meat.