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A flavorful stewed herring dish featuring tender fish simmered with a medley of vegetables in a savory tomato-based sauce. It's a comforting and traditional Dominican preparation, often served with rice or fried plantains.
Asopao de Pollo is a hearty and flavorful one-pot chicken and rice stew, a comforting staple in Dominican cuisine. It's a thick, soupy rice dish enriched with chicken, smoked pork, and a medley of vegetables, making it a complete and satisfying meal.
A flavorful and comforting stew of salt cod simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, olives, and capers. While originating from Spain, this Dominican version often incorporates local nuances, making it a beloved dish, especially during festive seasons.
A vegetarian interpretation of the Dominican national dish, 'La Bandera Dominicana'. This version replaces the traditional meat with flavorful plant-based alternatives while maintaining the iconic combination of rice, beans, and stewed meat substitute, served with a side salad.
Crispy and slightly sweet fried sweet potato slices, a popular Dominican side dish or snack, often served with savory main courses.
A classic Dominican sponge cake soaked in three types of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream, topped with a light meringue or whipped cream frosting. It's a rich, moist, and decadent dessert beloved across the island.
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these deep-fried cassava fritters are a popular snack or appetizer. They are typically filled with cheese or seasoned ground meat, offering a delightful savory bite.
Bollos de maíz are a traditional Dominican staple, often served as a side dish with stews or meats. These cornmeal dumplings are made from a simple dough of cornmeal, water, and sometimes a touch of flour, then boiled until tender. They are known for their slightly chewy texture and mild corn flavor, making them a versatile accompaniment to a variety of savory dishes.
Sweet plantain fritters (bollos) filled with cheese, offering a delightful contrast of sweet and savory flavors. These are typically pan-fried or baked until golden brown and are a popular snack or dessert.
Sweet, ripe plantains are mashed and formed into balls, filled with savory cheese, then fried or baked until golden brown. These delightful bites offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making them a popular snack or appetizer.
Savory fried fritters made from grated yuca (cassava) and seasoned with herbs and spices. They are a popular appetizer or snack, often served with a side of dipping sauce.
Succulent shrimp simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices, bell peppers, and onions. This dish offers a delightful taste of the Dominican coast, perfect served with white rice.
A hearty and flavorful Dominican-style beef stew, slow-cooked until tender in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices and vegetables.
A traditional Dominican sweet corn pudding, often prepared during Lent and Easter. Chaca is made from cracked corn, simmered with milk, sugar, and spices like cinnamon and cloves, resulting in a creamy, comforting dessert.
Chenchén is a traditional Dominican dish made from ground corn, often referred to as 'cracked corn' or 'hominy'. This creamy and savory preparation is enriched with coconut milk, creating a comforting and flavorful meal that can be served as a side dish or a light main course. It's particularly popular in the San Juan de la Maguana region.
Crispy, succulent pork belly pieces, seasoned and slow-cooked until tender, then fried to a perfect crunch. A beloved savory snack and appetizer.
Crispy, bite-sized pieces of fried chicken, marinated in citrus and spices, offering a delightful crunch and savory flavor. It's a popular appetizer and party food.
Crispy, savory fried chicken pieces (chicharrón de pollo) paired with a unique mofongo made from boiled yuca (cassava) instead of plantains, offering a delightful textural and flavor contrast.
A flavorful and tender stewed goat dish, popular in the Dominican Republic, especially in regions bordering Haiti. Marinated in rum and local spices, then slow-cooked to perfection.
A hearty and flavorful goat stew, Chivo Guisado Dominicano is a beloved dish in the Dominican Republic, especially in the northwestern regions. Slow-cooked goat meat is infused with a rich blend of spices, herbs, and often a touch of citrus or wine, resulting in incredibly tender and deeply savory meat.
Dominican grilled steak - tender skirt steak marinated in a vibrant blend of sour orange, garlic, and oregano, grilled to perfection, and generously topped with sweet, caramelized onions. Traditionally served with tostones (fried plantains).
A creamy and colorful macaroni salad, popular as a side dish in the Dominican Republic. It features elbow macaroni mixed with mayonnaise, finely chopped vegetables, and seasonings, offering a refreshing and satisfying complement to any meal.
Guaba Rellena de Carne, also known as 'Pasteles en Hoja' in some regions, are savory parcels made from a dough of green plantains or yuca, filled with seasoned ground meat, and steamed in banana leaves. This dish is a festive staple, often prepared during holidays and family gatherings, showcasing the rich flavors and culinary traditions of the Dominican Republic.
A sweet and creamy pink bean pudding, traditionally enjoyed during Lent and Holy Week. It's a beloved dessert that showcases a unique blend of sweet, creamy, and subtly spiced flavors.
A sweet and creamy dessert soup made with sweet potatoes, milk, coconut milk, and spices, often enjoyed during Lent.
A creamy and comforting Dominican cornmeal porridge, often enjoyed for breakfast or a light supper, with a blend of milks and warming spices.
A flavorful one-pot rice dish where chicken is cooked with rice, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
A creamy and comforting corn pudding, Majarete Dominicano is a beloved dessert in the Dominican Republic. Made with sweet corn, coconut milk, and warm spices, it's a delightful treat that's both simple and satisfying.
A beloved Dominican breakfast staple, Mangú features tender boiled green plantains mashed with butter and sautéed onions. It's a key component of 'Los Tres Golpes' (The Three Hits), a hearty morning meal.
A classic Dominican dish featuring mashed fried green plantains (plátanos verdes) combined with crispy pork cracklings (chicharrón), garlic, and olive oil, typically served with a refreshing side salad.
A sweet variation of the classic mofongo, made with ripe plantains instead of green plantains. It offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory, often served with a garlic-infused broth or as a side dish.
A savory and satisfying dish made from mashed boiled yuca (cassava), fried pork cracklings (chicharrón), garlic, and olive oil, often served as a side or main course.
A savory dish featuring mashed cassava (yuca) seasoned with garlic and chicharrón, topped with succulent garlic shrimp.
A savory mash made from boiled yuca (cassava) and crispy pork cracklings (chicharrón), seasoned with garlic and olive oil. A hearty and flavorful alternative to traditional plantain mofongo.
A hearty and flavorful tripe stew, a beloved comfort food in the Dominican Republic, traditionally served with white rice. This version focuses on tender tripe simmered in a rich tomato-based broth with vegetables and spices.
Morcilla Dominicana, a type of blood sausage, is a savory and rich delicacy. While variations exist, it's typically made with pork blood, rice, and a blend of spices, often seasoned with onions and garlic. It's a flavorful ingredient that can be enjoyed fried, grilled, or as part of other dishes.
A classic Dominican coastal dish featuring a whole fried red snapper served with crispy fried plantains (tostones) and a refreshing side salad. The fish is typically seasoned simply to highlight its natural flavor, and the tostones provide a satisfying crunch.
Pastel de Choclo Dominicano is a savory corn casserole, distinct from its South American counterparts. It features a base of fresh corn kernels, often blended with milk and sometimes a touch of butter, topped with a seasoned meat filling (typically ground beef or chicken), and baked until golden and bubbly. This dish offers a comforting blend of sweet corn and savory meat, making it a hearty and flavorful meal.
A savory and comforting casserole featuring a base of mashed yuca topped with seasoned ground beef, baked until golden and delicious. This dish offers a hearty and flavorful alternative to traditional potato-based casseroles.
Delicious Dominican-style turnovers filled with seasoned ground beef, fried to a golden crisp. A popular street food and party snack.
A comforting Dominican casserole featuring layers of sweet mashed ripe plantains (plátanos maduros) and savory ground beef picadillo, topped with melted cheese. It's often referred to as a 'Dominican lasagna' due to its layered structure.
A rich and creamy fish stew from the Dominican Republic, featuring fresh fish simmered in a flavorful coconut milk sauce with aromatic vegetables.
A flavorful Dominican fish stew featuring tender white fish simmered in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce with aromatic vegetables.
A classic Dominican coastal dish, this Pescado Frito features a whole fish, typically snapper or grouper, seasoned generously and fried to a crispy golden perfection. It's often served with tostones (twice-fried plantains) and a simple salad, embodying the fresh flavors of the Caribbean.
Sweet plantain rolls filled with savory seasoned ground meat, baked until golden and slightly caramelized. A delightful combination of sweet and savory.
A flavorful Dominican chicken dish where chicken pieces are marinated and then braised in a rich sauce made with rum, onions, garlic, and spices, resulting in tender, succulent meat with a complex sweet and savory profile.
A rich and flavorful chicken stew simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices and sofrito. This dish offers a delightful balance of savory and subtly sweet notes, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
A flavorful chicken stew simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce with aromatic curry spices, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. This dish offers a delightful blend of Caribbean and subtly Indian-inspired flavors, often served with white rice.
A rich and flavorful dish from the Dominican Republic, Pollo en Salsa de Coco features tender chicken simmered in a creamy, aromatic coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic vegetables and spices. It's a comforting and exotic taste of the Caribbean.
A comforting and flavorful Dominican-style braised chicken stew, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic vegetables and spices. This dish is a staple in Dominican households, often served with rice and beans.
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring a variety of meats (beef, pork, chicken) and root vegetables, simmered in a rich broth. It's a comforting and traditional dish often prepared for family gatherings.
A creative fusion dish, this Risotto de Yuca con Camarones combines the creamy texture of yuca (cassava) with the delicate flavor of shrimp, inspired by Italian risotto but with a distinct Dominican twist. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that highlights the versatility of yuca.
A hearty and flavorful stew made with red kidney beans, a variety of meats, and root vegetables. This comforting dish is a staple in Dominican households, often prepared for family gatherings and special occasions.
A rich and hearty Dominican stew featuring a combination of meats and root vegetables, traditionally enjoyed as a Sunday family meal. This 'seven-meat' version is a celebratory dish, perfect for gatherings.
Crispy fried green plantain cups filled with a savory and slightly spicy shrimp mixture, offering a delightful appetizer or light meal.
Crispy, thin, and savory fried dough crackers, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, with a slightly salty and crunchy texture. They are a popular street food and beachside treat.
