5 Dominican Republic Foods You Must Try to Experience Caribbean Flavors

Feeling down and blue comes once in a while in every person's life, and nothing more gives comfort than a portion of delicious and hearty food. But if you suddenly have this feeling while in the Dominican Republic, worry not because this country in the Caribbean will offer you your next favorite comfort food.

Foods from the Dominican Republic are incredibly tasty, with a unique blend of Spanish, African, and Taino influences.

The Dominican Republic has attracted a great number of tourists over the last decade, partly due to its distinct culinary culture, according to ChefsPencil.

Top Dominican Republic Foods

The Dominican Republic is home to the city of Santo Domingo, which was named the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean by the Ibero-American Academy of Gastronomy in 2018.

With a city that became the center of the Caribbean's food and cooking, the country holds the title of having the best foods to offer to travelers.

To help you find the best comfort foods in the Dominican Republic, here are the best dishes offered by the country.

Ensalada Verde

If you are on a diet and want something to eat filled with vitamins for your comfort food, ensalada verde is right up your alley.

According to Lacademie, a salad is a crucial part of the country's lunch recipes, and ensalada verde is a great way to refresh oneself.

Spruce Eats said this salad is made with a head of romaine or iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and a splash of water.

La Bandera Dominicana

A trip to the Dominican Republic is not complete when you do not try its national dish called "La Bandera Dominicana" or "The Dominican Flag."

The dish is composed of white rice, red beans, and stewed meat. It can sometimes be paired with avocados and tostones or fried plantains and a green salad.

Yaroa

If you find a food truck near you, you must try yaroa or the Dominican-loaded fries. ChefsPencil said this dish was born in the province of Santiago. It is made from layers of plantain, French fries, shredded meat, ketchup, bacon, and mayonnaise.

Sancocho

If meat makes you energetic and is your comfort food, you have to try the country's sancocho. It is one of the nation's dishes usually served at parties and special occasions such as New Year.

Sancocho is one heart dish composed of corn on the cob, green plantain, cilantro, oregano, oil, salt, and lemon juice. This soup is also paired with several vegetables, like squash, yuca, and yam. The meat in this soup can be chicken or a mixture of pork, goat, and beef.

Dulce de Leche Cortada

Are you looking for a strange but delicious dessert? Then you should get the Dominican Republic's Dulce de Leche Cortada. ChefsPencil said that this desert was born due to the country's lack of refrigeration.

The dessert is made from curdled milk and sugar stirred on low heat. A little bit of lime juice will enhance its taste, making it a whole new experience.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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