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Costa Rica General Info : Costa Rica Food : Costa Rica Recipes Last Updated: Dec 21st, 2008 - 08:34:11


Gallitos De Papa Costa Rica Recipe
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Jul 9, 2006, 14:39

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Costa Rica General Info: Costa Rica Food: Costa Rica Recipes:

A very typical side dish - potatoes cooked and served on corn tortillas, called "gallitos" in Costa Rica. ("Papas" are potatoes)

3

large potatoes

2

Garlic cloves, chopped finely

3

tablespoons vegetable oil

1

teaspoon sugar

1

teaspoon paprika

4

Corn tortillas

2

teaspoons chopped coriander, or parsley as garnish

 

Preparation time: 10 min.

  1. Peel potatoes and dice into small pieces.
  2. Sauté the finely chopped garlic in the oil and add some salt, about 1 teaspoon.
  3. Add the potatoes, sugar, and paprika.
  4. Cover the pan and cook on low heat, about 20 minutes, adding water as needed to prevent the potatoes from sticking.
  5. Remove and serve on the corn tortillas, which you can warm in the oven on a cookie sheet at 200 degrees.
  6. Garnish, to taste, with chopped coriander or parsley, salt, and pepper.
  7. A little sour cream or salsa is often served with it.

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