Dominican cuisine is one of the highlights of the Caribbean. She like many others around you is the result of Spanish and African influences, the Dominican Republic only adds to it the unique benefits of their land. Thus, in the city of Santo Domingo you can find the best national cuisine, as there is a wide range of restaurants dedicated to it.
Among the wide variety of dishes served all over the country, one of the most popular is the Stew, which is a kind of stew made with beef, cassava, potatoes, yams, bananas, taro and cilantro. We assure you that is a true delight. Another dish that must be present at the table of any Dominican-or yours if you come to visit “The flag is composed of rice, beans and mixed in a tasty beef stew.
Locrian is also a dish whose recipe has been passed from generation to generation until now have national acceptance. At first glance, may seem much like a Spanish paella, but differs in its content, as it has in its preparation: shrimp, herring, shrimp, sardines and sometimes cod.
Pica can also try the chicken, put chicken pieces to fry, but simply a unique flavor, which is obtained by a good meal, better fried and a touch of oregano Dominican unrivaled. They are practical, easy to carry and simply delicious, you can share with friends, eating while you walk and get on any street in Santo Domingo. Even facilities have recently been installed entirely dedicated to sell this kind of fast food, such as the “Pica Pollo Victorina” or “Pollo Rico.” It is advisable to accompany them with a beer and croutons.
And speaking of tostones, we can not fail to mention that these are another classic Dominican food. It is made with fried green bananas with a small touch of salt. They are great to accompany other foods, and serve as garnish.
You can also enjoy the buns of cassava, which are a kind of balls made from cassava mixed and then dropped a pan of hot oil. Normally, these rolls are filled with different kinds of cheese, but in many cases with crabs. Similar to these muffins are cassava patties, made with the same mass, but stuffed with meat and sprinkled with oregano, salt, pepper and mint.
Finally, with regard to sweets, we can not fail to mention those made from tropical fruits like coconuts and mangoes. Some of the most popular sweets around the country are the Dulce de Leche and Dulce de Coco. Then there is the famous Majarete, prepared from corncob lined with coconut milk, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon.
As seen, the Dominican cuisine has much to offer, but if you have nostalgia for the food of your country, do not worry because the first city in the New World also houses in its streets a lot and many international restaurants.
