The Dominican pantry / Our food
Food we know by heart.
From the breakfast table to late-night street food, meet the dishes we share across generations and cities.
Dominican breakfast
Mangú
Mashed green plantains, usually finished with pickled onions and paired with the classic tres golpes.
Explore the dish →Plantain favorite
Mofongo
Fried plantain mashed with garlic and savory mix-ins, served stuffed, topped or alongside meats and seafood.
Explore the dish →Street-food staple
Pica Pollo
Dominican-style fried chicken: crisp, highly seasoned and often ordered with tostones, yuca or fries.
Explore the dish →Late-night Dominican classic
Chimi
The Dominican street sandwich: seasoned meat, cabbage, tomato and sauce pressed into a toasted bun, with each shop putting its own spin on it.
Explore the dish →Grab-and-go favorite
Pastelitos
Crisp filled turnovers found at bakeries, cafeterias and neighborhood counters across the Dominican diaspora.
Explore the dish →Comfort-food classic
Sancocho
A rich Dominican stew built around roots, plantains, corn and meats, especially tied to family gatherings and weekends.
Explore the dish →Santiago street food
Yaroa
A layered Dominican street-food favorite with fries or sweet plantain, meat, cheese and sauces.
Explore the dish →Slow-roasted favorite
Pernil
Garlicky roasted pork with crisp edges and tender meat, central to Dominican celebrations and everyday plates.
Explore the dish →Crunchy Dominican staple
Chicharrón
Crisp pork served by the pound, in sandwiches or alongside yuca, tostones and other fritura favorites.
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