Jamie Oliver samples gallo pinto, the Costa Rican national dish on Jamie’s Super Food. Jamie was invited to dinner to taste this delicious and healthy dish by a family in Costa Rica.
Gallo Pinto, which has a literal meaning of “spotted chicken”, is the national dish of Costa Rica. It consists of rice and beans stir-fried together in a pan to create a speckled appearance. It is usually served for breakfast along with scrambled or fried eggs and sour cream or cheese.