10 Costa Rican Recipes
From Vigorón with Boiled Yuca, Crispy Chicharrón to Arroz con Camarones Tico with Garlic, Sweet Corn — explore 10 Costa Rican recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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Vigorón with Boiled Yuca, Crispy Chicharrón and Tangy Cabbage Slaw
A street-food favorite from Costa Rica's Guanacaste region: tender boiled yuca topped with crunchy pork chicharrón and a bright cabbage-tomato slaw dressed with lime.
Arroz con Camarones Tico with Garlic, Sweet Corn and Cilantro
Coastal Costa Rican-style rice with juicy shrimp, sautéed in garlic and achiote, then simmered with sweet peppers, corn and Salsa Lizano, with a squeeze of lime to finish.
Chorreadas Sweet Corn Pancakes with Natilla
Rustic Costa Rican pancakes made from fresh blended sweet corn, lightly sweetened and griddled until golden, then topped with cool, tangy natilla.
Crispy Patacones with Garlicky Black Bean Dip
Twice-fried green plantain rounds, smashed flat and salted, served with a smoky black bean dip made with garlic, cumin and Salsa Lizano.
Tamales Costarricenses with Pork, Rice and Vegetables
Holiday-style Costa Rican tamales: soft, well-seasoned masa filled with achiote pork, rice, carrot, sweet pepper and peas, then tied in banana leaves and steamed.
Ceviche Tico with Sea Bass and Sweet Peppers
Costa Rican-style ceviche of sea bass cured in lime juice with finely chopped red and yellow sweet peppers, onion and cilantro, served with soda crackers or patacones.
Sopa Negra with Poached Egg and Fresh Cilantro
A silky Costa Rican black bean soup simmered with onion, sweet pepper and culantro, then finished with a soft-poached egg in each bowl.
Casado with Achiote-Grilled Chicken and Sweet Plantains
A classic Tico lunch plate with achiote-marinated grilled chicken thighs, white rice, black beans, caramelized ripe plantains and a crisp cabbage-tomato salad.
Gallo Pinto with Salsa Lizano and Fried Eggs
Costa Rica's breakfast staple: day-old rice and black beans fried with onion, sweet pepper and cilantro, then seasoned with tangy Salsa Lizano.
Costa Rican Chicken and Plantain Stew
A vibrant stew featuring tender chicken, ripe plantains, and a medley of vegetables in a savory tomato broth, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
About Costa Rican cooking
What defines Costa Rican cooking?
Costa Rican cooking is shaped by the ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings that emerged in that region. Our 10 Costa Rican recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common Costa Rican pantry staples?
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Are there vegetarian Costa Rican options?
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