All the way
from Mexico to Costa Rica there exists something that can be called “a corn
culture.” This grain is one of the basic foods of the inhabitants of the
region.
But this
doesn’t mean that the custom of preparing them at home has been lost.
Traditionally, in every house there was a corn grinding machine; with time,
people turned to corn mills and today they buy a powdered dough which can be
prepared by just adding a little bit of water.
The
tortillas prepared in the Central Valley are medium-sized and not very thick.
When heated, a little “shell” of toasted dough is formed on their surface,
which makes them more appetizing.
On the other
hand, in Guanacaste tortillas are larger and thicker. They also have their
attraction. In any case, the important thing
is to eat tortillas as an
accompaniment to food.
When one
visits a restaurant, especially if it’s a “typical” restaurant or if they serve
meat, to try tortillas is a “must.”
If you want
a light unconventional dinner, anywhere in Costa Rica you can ask to be served
some “gallitos variados” (assorted gallitos). You will surely be more than
satisfied.
If we want
to continue finding uses for corn tortilla, the only limit is our
imagination. For breakfast, what’s
better than eating a bit of natilla (sour cream) with a warm tortilla. We
assure you that eggs taste different if they’re served with this famous
tortilla, which can be eaten with everything.
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES BY CHOOSING THE CORRECT OPTION. WRITE THE COMPLETE SENT
1)
The corn culture exits __
all over
the world
only in
Costa Rica
from Mexico to Costa Rica.
in the
United States
2) Guanacaste’s “tortillas” are ___ than Central Valley’s ones.
whiter
bigger
thinner
smaller
3) Nowadays it’s ___ to make
“ tortillas” than in the past.
easier
slower
less
easy
more
difficult
4)
Tortillas are one of the most ___
foods in Costa Rica.
favorite
expensive
elaborated
uncommon
5) There are ___
uses for the corn tortilla.
few
limited
some
unlimited
