Street food
Chimi
A Dominican street sandwich built for the plancha: a seasoned filling, soft bread, cabbage, tomatoes and sauces.
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Food & culture / Nuestro vocabulario
Words that taste like home.
Some Dominican words are best understood at the table. Start with these original, accessible food notes and follow the flavors to restaurants near you.
Main dishes
Mofongo
Mashed fried plantains with garlic and savory ingredients, often served alongside or filled with meat or seafood.
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Concón
The treasured crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the cooking pot, often enjoyed with beans or stew.
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Mangú
Mashed boiled green plantains, commonly served with sautéed onions and the breakfast trio of eggs, cheese and salami.
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Sancocho
A hearty Dominican stew that brings together root vegetables, plantains and meats, often shared at family gatherings.
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Asopao
A rich, spoonable rice dish simmered with broth, seasonings and ingredients such as chicken or seafood.
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Pica pollo
Seasoned fried chicken frequently served with crispy tostones and a sauce on the side.
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Yaroa
A Dominican layered comfort dish, usually made with fries or sweet plantain, meat, melted cheese and sauces.
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Friquindanga
A familiar Dominican expression for a spot serving fried street-food favorites, often eaten casually with friends.
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Chinola
The Dominican word for passion fruit, prized for tangy drinks, desserts and tropical refreshment.
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La bandera
The classic Dominican lunch combination of rice, beans and meat, often with salad or fried plantains.
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Moro
Dominican rice cooked together with beans or pigeon peas, a staple side at homes and restaurants.
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