Making Chifrijo | A Traditional Dish From Costa Rica

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.

Soak dried red beans overnight and cook them in a pressure cooker until tender.

Dice pork chops into small squares and season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Cook the diced pork in a skillet until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

In a rice cooker, cook brown rice with minced garlic and olive oil until fluffy.

Chop baby tomatoes, yellow onion, and cilantro; mix together with lime juice to make pico de gallo.

Prepare avocado by slicing it into pieces.

Assemble the dish by layering rice, beans, and pork in a bowl.

Top with pico de gallo, diced avocado, and serve with tortilla chips.

Cooking Techniques

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