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Tag: Dominican Republic
Tostones
Tostones, twice-fried green plantains, are a favorite snack and side dish in Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Sopa de Mondongo
This simple, nourishing stew of tripe and vegetables is found in innumerable variations throughout Latin America and around the Caribbean.
Sofrito
Sofrito is a mixture of flavorful vegetables and sometimes herbs that is lightly sauteed and used as a base for Latin soups, stews, rice, beans and braises.
Sancocho
Sancocho is a nourishing stew popular throughout the Latin World. It originated in Spain’s Canary Islands where is is a simple and spicy fish and potato stew.
Mofongo
Mofongo, a dish of garlicky mashed plantains, is one of the most popular dishes in Puerto Rico. It has clear roots in the fufu of West Africa.
Mangú
In the Dominican Republic, these mashed plantains are popular for breakfast served with eggs, salchichon sausage and sliced avocado.
La Bandera Dominicana
Lunch is the biggest meal of the day for most Dominicans, and the meal they have most often is la bandera, a nourishing plate of rice, beans and a full-flavored stew.
Flan de Leche
This simple yet elegant dessert is one of the most common sweet dishes in the Latin world and has spread in popularity as far as the Philippines and Japan.
Asopao de Pollo
This substantial chicken stew, also known as gumbo de pollo, is similar to Puerto Rico’s famous arroz con pollo, only brothier and served in bowls.