Dominican Republic

Arroz con pollo is a popular, traditional Latin American dish that combines chicken and rice with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and various seasonings such as cumin, paprika, and oregano. It is popular in many Latin American countries including Cuba, Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Argentina and Costa Rica. The …

Yaniqueque is a popular Dominican street food. Essentially a fried dough, it is made using flour, water, and salt. The ingredients are mixed into a dough, divided and formed into discs. They are fried until golden. Yaniqueque can be eaten plain or with sweet or savory toppings and fillings. It is a street food found …

Sancocho is a soup made using many ingredients which includes, meat, vegetables, herbs, seasonings and root vegetables. It is eaten regularly in many Latin American and Spanish Caribbean countries including the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador and Trinidad. Some common meats used in its preparation include beef, pork, chicken and …

Guarapo is a traditional Latin American drink made from sugarcane juice. It is a refreshing beverage that is popular in Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Puerto Rico and Brazil.  To make guarapo, fresh sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract the juice. The juice is then served as a natural, …

Arroz Moro is a traditional dish from the Caribbean region, consisting of rice and black beans combined in one pot, along with various seasonings and spices. It is particularly popular in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. To prepare Arroz Moro, first the black beans are cooked with garlic, onions and bell peppers. Then …

Pastelón is a Puerto Rican and Dominican dish, which is a layered casserole made with cheese, plantains, and a tomato-based beef filling containing peppers, onions and seasonings. The dish is similar to Italian lasagna in its structure while its ingredients give a distinct Central American twist. Between and on the islands of Puerto Rico and …

Majarete, also known as Dominican corn pudding, is a traditional dessert of the Dominican Republic prepared using freshly-cut immature corn, milk (usually coconut milk) and several different spices. The dessert is known to be creamy and smooth and is typically served cold. Garnished with ground cinnamon, this dish is usually consumed for breakfast or dessert. …

Morir Sonando is a traditional orange juice and milk beverage from the Dominican Republic. The drink is a mixture of fresh orange juice, evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla poured over ice. There are some particular steps that should be taken when making morir sonanado because it’s possible for the mixture to curdle. This is due …

Mangú is a Dominican dish consisting of mashed green plantains. The green plantains are boiled until soft, then mashed. Water and oil are added to help with the mashing process and to smooth out the plantains. Mangú is not as fine as mashed potatoes. Instead, small chunks are left behind. The plantains are seasoned only …

Stinking Toe Fruit, also known as locust fruit or jatobá, is the fruit of the West Indian Locust, the largest tree in the Caribbean. A popular fruit throughout Latin America, it is known as Stinking Toe Fruit as its shape is similar to a big toe and its pungent smell is like a sweaty foot. …

La Bandera Dominicana is a traditional dish in the Dominican Republic consisting mainly of boiled rice, beans and stewed meat. Each component is cooked separately but served together on one plate. The beans, usually red kidney beans, are cooked in a tomato sauce until thick and creamy. The meat can be stewed or roasted but …

The Dominican Republic is a country occupying half of an island, shared with Haiti, in the middle of the Caribbean. It is well known as a popular tourist destination, particularly the Parque Nacional del Este, the City of Santo Domingo which has stunning colonial architecture, and the natural panorama of the Jarabacoa waterfall. With a …

Lechon is a pork dish, typically cooked using a whole pig on a spit roast, that is popular in the Philippines, Spain, Cuba, Dominican Republic and other former Spanish colonies. After spinning slowly around a fire for hours, the meat of a Lechon is perfectly tender with a crispy (albeit slightly chewy) skin. What Does …