Tag: Dominican Republic

Twice-fried plantain slices
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Tostones

Tostones, twice-fried green plantains, are a favorite snack and side dish in Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. 

Bowl of sopa de mondongo tripe soup
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Sopa de Mondongo

This simple, nourishing stew of tripe and vegetables is found in innumerable variations throughout Latin America and around the Caribbean.

Sofrito simmering in a pan
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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.

Bowl of sancocho root vegetables stew
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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 mashed plantains
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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 served with queso frito and sausages
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Mangú

In the Dominican Republic, these mashed plantains are popular for breakfast served with eggs, salchichon sausage and sliced avocado.

Plate of Dominican la bandera meal
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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.

A serving of flan de leche on a plate
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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 (Puerto Rican chicken and rice stew)
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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.