Picadillo is a common Costa Rican boca or snack. It means finely chopped—picar is to chop. The diminutive ending, “illo”, makes it finely chopped. Photo by Jack Donnelly Picadillo is made mostly of a starch—potatoes, chayote squash, etc.—and assorted olores—aromatic flavorings like onions, sweet chiles, garlic, and such. It usually […]