Dominican Cuisine Highlights

14 Unforgettable Dishes to Discover

The Dominican Republic, a country full of beautiful beaches, clear waters, and friendly people is also a place where you can find some of the tastiest food in the Caribbean.

Here are 14 Dominican dishes you have to try on your next visit!

Dominican food is typically hearty and filling. Meals often include meat, beans, rice, vegetables and fruits.

MANGÚ

It consists of boiled green plantains that are mashed and fried, usually served with sautéed onions, garlic, and vinegar, topped with eggs, salami, and cheese.

SANCOCHO

A thick soup made with different kinds of meat (chicken, beef, pork), tubers, and vegetables.

ARROZ CON HABICHUELA

A typical Dominican dish that is prepared with red beans, white rice, meat (chicken, beef or pork), sautéed onions, garlic, cilantro and tomato sauce.

LA BANDERA DOMINICANA

It is made with white rice, meat (chicken, beef or pork), beans, sautéed onions and garlic, cilantro and tomato sauce.

TOSTONES

A type of Dominican pastry made with green plantains, oil, salt, and water. Tostones are very popular in the Dominican Republic and can be found in most restaurants and street stands.

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