Authentic Gallo pinto Recipe Costa Rica, Central America

Name: Gallo pinto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) black beans (fresh or dried); 8-10 sprigs cilantro (fresh or frozen, not dried); 1 small or medium onion; 1/2 small red or yellow sweet pepper (optional); 3 cups (700 ml) chicken broth or water; 2 cups (350 ml) white rice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying the rice); 1-3 tbsp oil (for frying the gallo pinto)

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