Cuisine in Dominican Republic

La Bandera

The national dish with white rice, red bean stew, and chicken or beef stew arranged on a plate.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Rice, Red beans, Chicken or beef, Vegetables

Sancocho

A rich soup with at least seven types of meat, tubers, and bananas.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Pork, Yuca, Plantain, Potatoes

Mangú

A breakfast staple of mashed boiled green bananas mixed with olive oil.

• Region: Cibao region
• Main ingredients: Plantain, Onion, Olive oil

Mofongo

Ball-shaped dish made from mashed fried bananas mixed with garlic and pork rinds.

• Region: Northern region
• Main ingredients: Plantain, Chicharrón, Garlic

Tostones

Twice-fried green banana chips, versatile as a side dish.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Plantain, Salt

Pescado con Coco

Samaná specialty white fish cooked in coconut milk.

• Region: Samaná
• Main ingredients: Fish, Coconut milk, Herbs

Pastel en Hoja

Banana dough wrapped around meat and steamed in banana leaves, like a dumpling.

• Region: Christmas
• Main ingredients: Plantain, Pork, Banana leaves

Habichuelas con Dulce

Sweet bean milk dessert eaten before Easter.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Red beans, Coconut milk, Sugar, Sweet potato

Chicharrón de Pollo

Spiced fried chicken, popular as a snack.

• Region: Santiago
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Garlic, Vinegar

Morir Soñando

A refreshing drink mixing orange juice and milk.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Orange, Milk, Sugar