Variations
There are other variations of this dish. Similar dishes are known as Moros y Cristianos ("Moors and Christians") in Spain and Cuba, or just Moro. A similar dish can be found in Panama and in El Salvador, where it is called casamiento. Other variations include pigeon peas or kidney beans instead of black beans in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Similar dishes exist in Colombia (calentado paisa) and even Peru (tacu tacu).
Regarding the origin of gallo pinto, it is believed that to have originated in Pacific Nicaragua because a Spanish origin is more plausible. This is evidenced by the variation of the dish in the other Central American gastronomies.
Recently, empanadas filled with gallo pinto have become a popular alternative for people who have little time to eat breakfast.
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