Many people think Mexico is the only country that exists, but I don’t think they’re that arrogant. Or are they?

  • 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
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    Yes but the American idea of a taco is not traditional Hispanic food, and especially not representative of the majority of Latin America. Something like Birria or Al Pastor are more representative- and even then those are strictly Mexican (though delicious). The average American’s perception of us is mainly tacos and sombreros.

    Traditional dishes are more along the lines of rice and beans, soups, platters, grilled meat, and so on

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      Traditional street food varies by country.

      I noticed that. They all have empanadas, but they’re different in each county. Also ceviche is slightly different everywhere. I loved gallo pinto for breakfast when I was visiting Costa Rica, shame I’m too lazy to make it at home really.

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        Gallo pinto is lazy man’s food. You make a huge amount at a time then reheat it over the next few days

        1. Chop up onions and peppers (optionally celery), add to large frying pan and cook slightly with some oil
        2. Dump in a metric buttload of rice. Day old rice is better than fresh. Fry it up a bit
        3. Add a can of black beans, juice included. Mix it all together
        4. Season with salt, garlic, Goya Adobo, and enough cumin to topple an elephant. Add other spices to taste.
        5. Right before serving, add ten courics of cilantro and mix (no substitutions!). This shit shrinks like spinach.
        6. Serve with some sort of side - fried egg, sweet plantains, chorizo, chachirron, cheese (queso fresco or fried), corn tortillas