Casado (Costa Rican complete plate meal)
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Origin
Costa Rica — national daily meal culture; the soda (small local restaurant) is the institution where casado is central
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Description
Casado (married man's plate) is Costa Rica's quintessential daily meal — a composed plate of white rice, black beans (gallo pinto or separate), a protein (grilled fish, chicken, beef, or pork), ensalada (cabbage slaw), patacones or plátanos maduros, and often a fresh-cooked vegetable. It is the traditional midday meal in Costa Rican sodas (small local restaurants). The name refers to a man's home meal — the combination of all food groups in one plate.
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The Thread
—Jamaican plate (similar compose structure)
—Puerto Rican comida criolla (composed plate)
—South Indian thali (complete composed meal)
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Flavour Context
Varied — each component has its own flavour; the combination creates a complete nutritional and flavour experience
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