A traditionally mild, not over-spiced cuisine, the Costa Rican food has
absorbed influences from the Caribbean, South America and Europe into its
culinary cauldron. Many dishes are simple with the staples of rice and
beans tending to form the basis of most rural cooking. Costa Rican’s are
also heavily dependant on locally grown fresh produce, particularly
members of the squash family including courgette (or zucchini), zapallo
and chayote (known a...
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