Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

Set the temperature to medium and warm up the pot.

Add vegetable oil to the pot.

Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes until translucent.

Add chopped celery and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add half a teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Add garlic and stir.

Add old rice to the pot and fry it, stirring for about 30 to 45 seconds, repeating this process five or six times.

Add black beans to the pot, starting with the beans and only adding some of the broth if needed to avoid mushiness.

Add black pepper, oregano, and salsa to taste.

Stir to combine all ingredients and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

Turn off the stove and add culantro ancho and culantro castilla to maintain their flavor.

Serve the Gallo Pinto in a bowl and present it on a plate.

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