1A photo like itLa bandera
Eaten all over Dominican Republic
Rice, red beans and stewed meat, the flag plate.
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What to eat in Dominican Republic
The 8 dishes to eat in Dominican Republic
Rice, beans and meat: la bandera.
1A photo like it
2Mangú
Eaten all over Dominican Republic
Mashed plantain with pickled onions, salami and cheese for breakfast.
3Sancocho
Eaten all over Dominican Republic
A thick stew of several meats and root vegetables, eaten for celebrations.
4Mofongo
Eaten all over Dominican Republic
Fried plantain mashed with garlic and pork crackling.
5Chicharrón
Eaten all over Dominican Republic
Fried pork belly or skin, crisp and salted.
6Locrio
Eaten all over Dominican Republic
Rice cooked with meat, like a Dominican paella.
7Habichuelas con dulce
Best: Everywhere in Lent
A sweet cream of red beans with coconut milk and spices, eaten in Lent.
8A photo like itChimichurri burger
Best: Santo Domingo
Dominican street burger with cabbage and sauce, sold from carts at night.
Where to eat in Dominican Republic
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