Indigenous COSTA RICAN FOOD!! Unseen Food with Maleku Tribe (Only 650 People) in Costa Rica!!

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are lower in fat and calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Turkey is leaner, while tofu is a plant-based protein.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus provides healthy fats and is often less expensive.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon can substitute for lime in flavor, and vinegar is cost-effective.

Welcome to the Malu community in Costa Rica.

Introduction to the culture and importance of food.

Start preparing the fish using anise leaves for flavor.

Wrap the fish in the leaves and place it around the fire for 30-40 minutes, using indirect heat.

Prepare the iguana without removing the skin, as it's traditional and preferred by families.

Add bananas or cassava root to the iguana for medicinal benefits.

Boil the iguana with water and salt for 40-45 minutes.

Kill the hen for the meal, emphasizing respect for the animal.

After 40 minutes, unwrap the fish to check if it's ready; juices should be drying up.

Serve the fish with the anise leaves, ensuring to eat some of the leaves for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens