Typical dishes of Club Costa Rica embrace fruits, grains and vegetables which are abundant there. Costa Rican cooking is mild rather than spicy, and is based around a long standing love affair with rice and beans.
Frescos, natural fruit drinks made from fruit, water or milk, and sugar are popular. Tamales are a traditional Christmas food but also available all year.
Tamales are made from ground corn, seasoned with small pieces of pork, olive, cooked rice and other stuffings. They are cooked and often served wrapped in banana leaves.
Homemade tortillas accompany every traditional Costa Rican meal. Picadillos is a unique way to prepare vegetables. Potatoes, carrots or other veggies are chopped into small cubes and combined with onions, garlic and a small bit of ground beef for seasoning. |
