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Latin American Food & Groceries
Costa Rica’s Gallo Pinto
Apr 5th
Gallo Pinto
While there are many variations of gallo pinto recipes, in all cases, rice and beans are at the recipes core with different seasonings being the determining x factor. For instance, there are some recipes that suggest using Worcestershire Sauce, while others insist using Salsa Lizano. I’ve tried Gallo Pinto using both sauces and would definitely recommend the Lizano sauce for it’s tangy and unique flavor. Other main ingredients like cilantro, onions and peppers are usually added.
Gallo Pinto is typically eaten for breakfast along with eggs. However, most Ticos (Costa Ricans) will eat it anytime of day.
Spanish Churros
Apr 3rd
Churros from Spain
Spanish Churros are simply fried dough, very similar to the American version of a doughnut. The churro dough is a usually a mixture of flour, water and salt. Churros are shaped into a long and narrow form or sometimes spirally twisted. A churro maker can help shape the dough into its traditional shape. They are then sprinkled with sugar and traditionally dipped into spanish hot chocolate or cafe con leche. Although typically eaten for breakfast, they can be enjoyed as a snack and enjoyed all day long. Churros are without a doubt a culinary spanish pastime.
Spanish Olive Oil
Feb 28th
Olive Oil from Spain
Spaniards take their olive oil seriously. Olive oil was introduced to Spain from the Near East centuries ago. Since then spaniards have been perfecting the art of manufacturing olive oil. Today Spain accounts for roughly 35% of the world’s olive oil production. Some of Spain’s larger olive oil producers include Carbonell Olive Oil, Sensat Olive Oil, Betis Olive Oil and Borges Olive Oil. Each company has a long and proud tradition of producing premium olive oil in Spain such as 100% pure olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, and light olive oil.
While many agree to the importance of olive oil in today’s cooking, many are unaware of the health benefits of olive oil. Through its oleric acid, spanish olive oil helps reduce the level of bad cholesterol while increasing the level of good cholesterol. It also has a high contribution of Vitamin E which helps reduce blood pressure and prevent arteriosclerosis.
So next time you find yourself in the supermarket’s olive oil section be sure to grab the bottle imported from Spain or you can always buy spanish olive online at www.amigofoods.com.
