What is Casado?

and Casado is a type of food common in Costa Rica. Rice, beans, some kind of meat and salad are the usual objects in this meal. Usually these items are served together on one board. The food is particularly associated with small, affordable neighboring restaurants called sodas , but now also located in a number of restaurants and settings. Restaurants usually offer a selection of meat for dinners who order Casado.

The word "casado" is freely translated to mean "married". One explanation that is often offered for the name of food is that the presentation "marries" along with many foods. Another common proposal is that this kind of food is typical of what could be delivered to a jelly man who returns home for lunch.

Rice is a very common meal in Costa Rica, served with most meals. It is often accompanied by black beans. Rice and beans can be served separately, or can be made to Gallo Pinto, another communication of Costa Rican food.Gallo Pinto is produced by frying rice and black beans together.

Casado meat can take many forms. Very common is chicken or beef, usually grilled or cooked and served with sauce or spices. Fish, especially fried fish, are also often served. Fried or grilled chicken are also possible. Some restaurants will offer meals such as lasagna or meat -based soup as one of the possibilities of meat meat.

As with meat, salads can take many forms. It can be sliced ​​tomatoes or sliced ​​tomatoes with salad. Another option is cabbage and tomato salad, as well as beet or cucumber slices. Sometimes Costa rican picadillos is used: These are seasoned mixtures of vegetables with meat. Food in Costa Rica is not usually very spicy and they are more strongly flavored with garlic, cumin and coriander than chilli or pepper.

Fresh Corn Tortillas is often served onCasado, as well as fried or baked bananas. Plantains is not a sweet variety of bananas that must be cooked before eating. Instead of bananas, potatoes or pasta with basket and fresh cheeses can be served are another common food supplement.

Many restaurants offer not only meat selection, but also other items to complete food. For this reason, Casado is often recommended for those who have diet restrictions. Vegetarian versions are sometimes offered. Sometimes drinks, often fresh fruit juices and desserts are also included.