The Chicharron Master - Making The Perfect Chifrijo - Daily Life In Costa Rica 🇨🇷 - Episode 10

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess, while cucumbers add freshness.

Travel to Nicoya to pick up chicharron from a local vendor.

Try the chicharron to ensure it's perfect for the chifrijo.

Purchase corn cobs from the vendor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens