Food Diferences

So the differences in food are some of the more noticeable cultural differences here in Costa Rica. Here are some of the differences I've noticed:

-You can really eat beans and rice for every meal.
-Beans and rice for breakfast is mixed together and called Gallo Pinto.
-For lunch and dinner you can add meat and salad to make a complete meal.
-Frying food is the preferred method of preparation.
-Tortillas are made from corn.
-Tortillas are not always for making tacos or burritos. Sometimes they are served by themselves or used to pick up other food with.
-Don't eat the banana leaves. It's not lettuce, no matter what anyone tells you.
-Any fruit can be turned into juice.
-Despite being a very hot climate, Ticos always eat hot food.
-Hot soup is a typical food.
-New fruits: Star fruit, Passion fruit, Guanabana (Bread fruit), Guava, Platanos (Plaintains)
-New other foods: Yuca (potatoish), Snake, Iguana, Mondongo (I forget what it is)
-Plaintain chips
-Despite all of the stereotypes, Costa Ricans don't eat extremely spicy foods (very often)

That's probably a good list to start with. Enjoy learning about a different culture. Please email me if you have other questions about the culture in Costa Rica.