Costa Rican Street Food Tour in San Jose | What to Eat in 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.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Prepare beans by simmering them with spices until tender.

Fry pork in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and golden, about 8-10 minutes.

Dice tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño; combine in a bowl with cilantro and lime juice to make salsa.

Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet until warm and pliable, about 1-2 minutes per side.

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

Top with fresh salsa, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

Sprinkle cheese over the top and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

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