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Dominican Foods

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.

Dominican cuisine is a reflection of the country’s history and culture. Dominican food is a mix of Spanish, African, Taino and French influences. The main staples of Dominican cuisine are rice, beans, and plantains.

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

MANGÚ (WITH LOS TRES GOLPES)

Mangú is definitely the most popular dish in the Dominican Republic. It consists of boiled green plantains that are mashed and fried, usually served with sautéed onions, garlic, and vinegar, topped with eggs (sunny side up), salami, and cheese.

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Dominican Sancocho is a thick soup made with different kinds of meat (chicken, beef, pork), tubers, and vegetables.

SANCOCHO

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ARROZ CON HABICHUELA

Arroz con habichuelas, or beans and rice, is a typical Dominican dish that is prepared with red beans (habichuelas coloradas), white rice, meat (chicken, beef or pork), sautéed onions, garlic, cilantro and tomato sauce

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LA BANDERA DOMINICANA

La Bandera Dominicana, or the Dominican flag, is a popular dish that represents the colors of the Dominican Republic flag: red, blue and white. It is made with white rice, meat (chicken, beef or pork), beans, sautéed onions and garlic, cilantro and tomato sauce.

TOSTONES

Tostones are 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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EMPANADAS

Empanadas are a type of Dominican pastry made with flour, water, salt, butter, and fillings such as cheese, meat, chicken, or vegetables. Empanadas can be either baked or fried

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