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A FOOD TRADITION

Costa Rican Cuisine

A mestizo cooking tradition centered on rice, beans, corn, vegetables, meats, tropical produce, and simple home-style preparations.

Dishes linked to this cuisine

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Tamalitos de Elote

A traditional Costa Rican sweet-corn tamal made from fresh corn and dairy-rich batter steamed in a leaf wrapper.

Tanelas

Costa Rican tanelas are sweet corn-based pastries typically made with corn flour, cheese, sour cream, butter, egg, and sugar.

Tostadas de Queso

A Costa Rican savory snack of toasted corn tortillas topped or filled with cheese and served warm.

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