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Dominican Republic Recipes
Merengue at breakfast and plantains three ways. Not sure what to eat in Dominican Republic? Start with La Bandera Dominicana, Chicharrón de Pollo, Habichuelas con Dulce and Mangú. Here are 6 authentic Dominican Republic recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
MangúCibao, Dominican Republic · easy · 40 minSilky mashed green plantains under pickled red onions, the Dominican breakfast that carries the day.
La Bandera DominicanaCibao, Dominican Republic · easy · 75 minThe Dominican everyday plate: white rice, stewed red beans, and braised meat, often with fried plantain.
Chicharrón de PolloCibao, Dominican Republic · easy · 50 minMarinated chicken pieces dredged and fried crisp, a Dominican favorite from colmado counters and family lunches.
Habichuelas con DulceCibao, Dominican Republic · easy · 70 minA sweet, creamy pudding of blended red beans, coconut, and sweet potato, a uniquely Dominican Lenten dessert.
Sancocho DominicanoCibao, Dominican Republic · advanced · 195 minThe Dominican Republic's legendary celebration stew: several meats simmered for hours with yuca, yautía, plantain, and pumpkin into a thick broth, served with rice and avocado.
Locrio de PolloCibao, Dominican Republic · medium · 65 minThe Dominican one-pot rice and chicken: chicken seared in caramelized sugar for a deep colour, then rice cooked in the drippings with sofrito, olives, and capers.
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