Cuisine

Welcome back to D.R. Diaspora! In this entry, I'd like to take you through the Top 5 foods of the Dominican Republic and tell you a little bit about each one:

1. Sancocho

SANCOCHO
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The Sancocho, which derives from Cocido (Spanish Dish), is a popular soup consisting of meat and vegetables served in a broth. The dish is often similarly compared to Bouillion in Haiti.


2. Kipes (Quipes)

Kipes or Quipes are deep fried bulgur rolls. They are the Dominican adaptation of Lebanese Kibbes, which arrived from the migration of Middle Eastern peoples throughout the 19th century.

3. Empanadas

Empanadas are personally my favorite Dominican food and I was lucky enough to enjoy these in Punta Cana over spring break. They are stuffed bread pastries with a variety of ingredients including, but not limited to: cheese, meats, and vegetables. The name derives from the Spanish word, empanar (to wrap).

4. Mangu

Mangu consists of boiled green plantains, covered with sauteed onions, salami, deep-fried cheese, and eggs. The dish has been traced back to Congo and grew to become a traditional Dominican dish during the slave trade.

5. Tostones

Tostones are double fried green plantains. First, they are fried for a couple minutes on each side until golden brown. Then, they are pounded flat and fried until crispy. Tostones are often served as a side dish alongside fried fish.

TOSTONES
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Many of these foods have developed as Dominican's take on various traditional African dishes and add to the African Diaspora.







Sources


1. http://www.thatsdominican.com/dr/top-ten/top-10-dominican-foods