--- title: "Gallitos De Papa - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Make authentic Costa Rican Gallitos De Papa with this simple vegan recipe. Tender seasoned potatoes served on warm corn tortillas." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/gallitos-de-papa.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:57:20+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/44/gallitos-de-papa-1793673254-44a08366.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Costa%20Rica%20,%20Snacks,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes)[Costa Rica ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/costa-rica.html), [Snacks](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snacks.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html) # Gallitos De Papa by Sofía Vázquez Gallitos De Papa is a traditional Costa Rican side dish featuring tender, seasoned potatoes served over warm corn tortillas. Flavored with garlic, paprika, and a touch of sugar, this simple yet satisfying recipe is perfect for a quick snack or light meal. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 30 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Peel potatoes and dice into small pieces. 2. Sauté the finely chopped garlic in the oil and add some salt, about 1 teaspoon. 3. Add the potatoes, sugar, and paprika. 4. Cover the pan and cook on low heat, about 20 minutes, adding water as needed to prevent the potatoes from sticking. 5. Remove and serve on the corn tortillas, which you can warm in the oven on a cookie sheet at 200°F. 6. Garnish, to taste, with chopped coriander, salt, and pepper. 7. Serve with a little vegan sour cream or salsa as an accompaniment. ### Notes: Vegan substitution: The original recipe suggests sour cream as an accompaniment; this has been substituted with vegan sour cream to ensure the recipe is fully vegan. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 850g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 212g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 139 | 295 | 15% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 21.2 | 45.0 | 16% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.7 | 1.5 | - | | Dietary fiber (g) | 2.6 | 5.5 | 20% | | Protein (g) | 2.6 | 5.5 | 11% | | Total fat (g) | 5.3 | 11.2 | 14% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.8 | 1.7 | 9% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 2.5 | 5.3 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 1.8 | 3.8 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 278 | 591 | 26% | | Calcium (mg) | 30 | 64 | 5% | | Iron (mg) | 1.2 | 2.5 | 14% | | Potassium (mg) | 400 | 848 | 18% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 15 | 32 | 35% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw — 750g — Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw — USDA SR Legacy - Vegetable oil — 42g — Oil, vegetable, generic — USDA SR Legacy - Corn tortillas — 100g — Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn — USDA SR Legacy - Salt, table — 6g — Salt, table — USDA SR Legacy ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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