Food

Costa Ricans eat rice and beans in many combinations for nearly every meal. usually at breakfast is //gallo pinto// (mixture of rice and black beans). A common lunchtime meal is //casado// (beans, salad, meat, plantains, and sometimes eggs). //Olla de carne// (a beef stew with potatoes, onions, and many vegetables) is a national favorite. //Tamales// (meat, vegetables, and cornmeal wrapped in plantain leaves and boiled) are served for Easter and Christmas. Also common are //lengua en salsa// (beef tongue served in a sauce),