Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto
(guy-yo peen-toe)

or “spotted rooster" is one of Costa Rica’s most typical dishes. The dish varies by region, and by family, but is usually a combination of black beans, rice, onions, and cilantro.

Will Gallo Pinto sustain me through my heavy withdrawals from kim- chi fried rice? How long will I last before I start to comb the city over for McDonald's french fries?

Over the course of several months, I will be documenting the successes and 'fails' of a Korean-American extranjera (foreigner) living and exploring Costa Rica.