{"id":9618,"date":"2019-04-04T14:56:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T19:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/?p=9618"},"modified":"2019-04-04T15:03:26","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T20:03:26","slug":"dominican-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/dominican-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican food and dishes you must try!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211;<\/span>The land of beautiful beaches, vast fauna and flora, experiences full of adrenaline and the greatest number of Bahia Principe hotels \u2013Dominican Republic is also rich in culinary intricacies that satisfy just about any palate. In this article we feature five Dominican foods or dishes you should not miss out on.<\/h6>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211;<\/span><em>Habichuelas guisadas or Red Bean soup<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Present in many Latin American countries, red beans are full of proteins and a good companion to a bowl of rice. White rice with beef and stewed read beans is actually the national dish, the Dominican Flag.<\/p>\n<p>Now, a bowl of stewed red beans on its own can be a hearty dish for any bean lovers.<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-39670 .item { background-color:#000000; }#jtg-39670 .item:hover img { opacity: 0.5; }#jtg-39670 .item .jtg-social a { color: #ffffff }#jtg-39670 .item .caption { background-color: #ffffff;  }#jtg-39670 .item .figc { color: #ffffff;}#jtg-39670 .item .figc .description {font-size: 14px; }#jtg-39670 .item .figc h2.jtg-title {  font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff; }#jtg-39670 .item { transform: scale(1) translate(0px,0px) rotate(0deg); }#jtg-39670 .items { width:100%; height:250px; }#jtg-39670 .items .figc p.description { color:#ffffff; }<\/style><input type='hidden' id='filterClick' value='F'><a name='39'> <\/a><div class='modula' id='jtg-39670'><div class='items'><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Habichuelas guisadas or Red Bean soup' title='Habichuelas guisadas or Red Bean soup' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-39670'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-closeup-of-an-earthenware-bowl-188958391.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-closeup-of-an-earthenware-bowl-188958391-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Habichuelas guisadas or Red Bean soup<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Habichuelas guisadas or Red Bean soup' title='Habichuelas guisadas or Red Bean soup' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-39670'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Grains-Red-Beans-251115754.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Grains-Red-Beans-251115754-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Habichuelas guisadas or Red Bean soup<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type='text\/javascript'>jQuery('#jtg-39670').modulaGallery({margin: 10,enableTwitter: true,enableFacebook: true,enablePinterest: true,enableGplus: true,randomFactor: 0.5,});jQuery(function () {});<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Tostones or Fried Unripe Plantains<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also known as \u201cPatacon\u201d in neighboring countries, this side dish made of unripe plantains can be presented in several forms, on their own with a pinch of salt, as baskets usually containing guacamole or seafood, and even as a snack to enjoy in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>So what will it be, fries or tostones?<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-35313 .item { background-color:#000000; 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Peel, wash, grate, dry and heat the yucca and that\u2019s about it. However, it is very easy and inexpensive to come across it at local stores and supermarkets.<\/p>\n<p>Yucca is an essential element in the Dominican diet. It can be served boiled or mashed and it is also used to make Cativia (Yuca flour), used to make different types of patties. Fried yucca balls, yucca fries, yucca hash, the list is endless!<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-38325 .item { background-color:#000000; }#jtg-38325 .item:hover img { opacity: 0.5; }#jtg-38325 .item .jtg-social a { color: #ffffff }#jtg-38325 .item .caption { background-color: #ffffff;  }#jtg-38325 .item .figc { color: #ffffff;}#jtg-38325 .item .figc .description {font-size: 14px; }#jtg-38325 .item .figc h2.jtg-title {  font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff; }#jtg-38325 .item { transform: scale(1) translate(0px,0px) rotate(0deg); }#jtg-38325 .items { width:100%; height:250px; }#jtg-38325 .items .figc p.description { color:#ffffff; }<\/style><input type='hidden' id='filterClick' value='F'><a name='38'> <\/a><div class='modula' id='jtg-38325'><div class='items'><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Casabe or cassaba Bread' title='Casabe or cassaba Bread' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-38325'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Traditional-Plain-Snacks-Fri-244119847.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Traditional-Plain-Snacks-Fri-244119847-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Casabe or cassaba Bread<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Casabe or cassaba Bread' title='Casabe or cassaba Bread' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-38325'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Sliced-Manioc-69598852.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Sliced-Manioc-69598852-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Casabe or cassaba Bread<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Casabe or cassaba Bread' title='Casabe or cassaba Bread' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-38325'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Cassava-traditional-Brazilian-224528923.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Cassava-traditional-Brazilian-224528923-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Casabe or cassaba Bread<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type='text\/javascript'>jQuery('#jtg-38325').modulaGallery({margin: 10,enableTwitter: true,enableFacebook: true,enablePinterest: true,enableGplus: true,randomFactor: 0.5,});jQuery(function () {});<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Fried goods!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether sold at a beach stall, by a street vendor or at a store, the local gastronomy features its own version of inexpensive \u2013yet delicious for many, fried food. Don\u2019t be scared to try the Yaniqueque, which is essentially fried dough, cativias, fried batata (sweet potato) or salami. The Dominican gastronomy has adopted the Lebanese kibbeh into its own repertoire, so don\u2019t be surprised if you see them being sold alongside the other fried goods, by the name of \u201cquipe\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>At the local beach stall you can come across all sorts and sizes of fish ready to be fried.<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-36190 .item { background-color:#000000; }#jtg-36190 .item:hover img { opacity: 0.5; }#jtg-36190 .item .jtg-social a { color: #ffffff }#jtg-36190 .item .caption { background-color: #ffffff;  }#jtg-36190 .item .figc { color: #ffffff;}#jtg-36190 .item .figc .description {font-size: 14px; }#jtg-36190 .item .figc h2.jtg-title {  font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff; }#jtg-36190 .item { transform: scale(1) translate(0px,0px) rotate(0deg); }#jtg-36190 .items { width:100%; height:250px; }#jtg-36190 .items .figc p.description { color:#ffffff; }<\/style><input type='hidden' id='filterClick' value='F'><a name='36'> <\/a><div class='modula' id='jtg-36190'><div class='items'><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Fried goods' title='Fried goods' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-36190'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-dominican-summer-78626735.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-dominican-summer-78626735-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Fried goods<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Fried goods' title='Fried goods' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-36190'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Traditional-Plain-Snacks-Fri-244120777.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Traditional-Plain-Snacks-Fri-244120777-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Fried goods<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type='text\/javascript'>jQuery('#jtg-36190').modulaGallery({margin: 10,enableTwitter: true,enableFacebook: true,enablePinterest: true,enableGplus: true,randomFactor: 0.5,});jQuery(function () {});<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Tropical fruits<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When thinking about the Caribbean the coconut and the pineapple may be the first two things to pop-up. However, a trip to the Dominican Republic gives you access to an assortment of delicious intricacies, such as the sweet melon, bananas, papayas, passion fruit, watermelon, soursop, tamarind and so on!<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-37662 .item { background-color:#000000; }#jtg-37662 .item:hover img { opacity: 0.5; }#jtg-37662 .item .jtg-social a { color: #ffffff }#jtg-37662 .item .caption { background-color: #ffffff;  }#jtg-37662 .item .figc { color: #ffffff;}#jtg-37662 .item .figc .description {font-size: 14px; }#jtg-37662 .item .figc h2.jtg-title {  font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff; }#jtg-37662 .item { transform: scale(1) translate(0px,0px) rotate(0deg); }#jtg-37662 .items { width:100%; height:250px; }#jtg-37662 .items .figc p.description { color:#ffffff; }<\/style><input type='hidden' id='filterClick' value='F'><a name='37'> <\/a><div class='modula' id='jtg-37662'><div class='items'><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Tropical fruits' title='Tropical fruits' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-37662'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Soursop-Prickly-Custard-Apple-234386617.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Soursop-Prickly-Custard-Apple-234386617-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Tropical fruits<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Tropical fruits' title='Tropical fruits' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-37662'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Tropical-Fruits-1664523.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Tropical-Fruits-1664523-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Tropical fruits<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Tropical fruits' title='Tropical fruits' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-37662'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Yellow-Passion-Fruit-And-Passi-273018166.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Yellow-Passion-Fruit-And-Passi-273018166-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Tropical fruits<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type='text\/javascript'>jQuery('#jtg-37662').modulaGallery({margin: 10,enableTwitter: true,enableFacebook: true,enablePinterest: true,enableGplus: true,randomFactor: 0.5,});jQuery(function () {});<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Coconut!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coconut lovers will rejoice as the Dominican food scenery features the fruit in many presentations. Enjoy its refreshing juice and save the meat of mature coconuts for many purposes, being rich in iron, potassium and good for the immune system. The white goodie can be dried and grated, used as flakes in different recipes.<\/p>\n<p>Rice with pigeon peas and coconut, coconut cookies, coconut ice cream, coconut flour, coconut milk\u2026. We could go on!<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-40439 .item { background-color:#000000; }#jtg-40439 .item:hover img { opacity: 0.5; }#jtg-40439 .item .jtg-social a { color: #ffffff }#jtg-40439 .item .caption { background-color: #ffffff;  }#jtg-40439 .item .figc { color: #ffffff;}#jtg-40439 .item .figc .description {font-size: 14px; }#jtg-40439 .item .figc h2.jtg-title {  font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff; }#jtg-40439 .item { transform: scale(1) translate(0px,0px) rotate(0deg); }#jtg-40439 .items { width:100%; height:250px; }#jtg-40439 .items .figc p.description { color:#ffffff; }<\/style><input type='hidden' id='filterClick' value='F'><a name='40'> <\/a><div class='modula' id='jtg-40439'><div class='items'><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Coconut' title='Coconut' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-40439'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Coconut-Water-With-Sweet-Taste-270148345.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Coconut-Water-With-Sweet-Taste-270148345-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Coconut<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item notitle  effect-pufrobo\"><a data-sub-html='Coconut' title='Coconut' data-lightbox=\"gallery\" rel='jtg-40439'  class='tile-inner modula-lightbox' href='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Coconut-Candy-Cocada-196389307.jpg'><\/a><img data-valign='middle' alt='' data-halign='center' class='pic' data-class='pic' src='https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bigstock-Coconut-Candy-Cocada-196389307-500x500.jpg'  \/><div class=\"figc\"><div class=\"figc-inner\"><p class=\"description\">Coconut<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type='text\/javascript'>jQuery('#jtg-40439').modulaGallery({margin: 10,enableTwitter: true,enableFacebook: true,enablePinterest: true,enableGplus: true,randomFactor: 0.5,});jQuery(function () {});<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is only a glimpse of what a foodie can come across when in the Dominican Republic. The local gastronomy if filled with hearty dishes and delicious peculiarities that match the flair of the locals. This is why even with summer all year long they still enjoy a hot plate of Sancocho, plantain is used for Christmas recipes and mashed yucca is served for breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/bpprivilegeclub.com\/blog\/category\/privilege-tips\/monthly-flavor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monthly Flavor<\/a> section to learn about other delicious recipes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211;The land of beautiful beaches, vast fauna and flora, experiences full of adrenaline and the greatest number of Bahia Principe hotels \u2013Dominican Republic is also rich in culinary intricacies that satisfy just about any palate. In this article we feature five Dominican foods or dishes you should not miss out on. &#8211;Habichuelas guisadas or Red Bean soup Present in many Latin American countries, red beans are full of proteins and a good companion to a bowl of rice. White rice with beef and stewed read beans is actually the national dish, the Dominican Flag. Now, a bowl of stewed red beans on its own can be a hearty dish for any bean lovers. &nbsp; Tostones or Fried Unripe Plantains Also known as \u201cPatacon\u201d in neighboring countries, this side dish made of unripe plantains can be presented in several forms, on their own with a pinch of salt, as baskets usually containing guacamole or seafood, and even as a snack to enjoy in the afternoon. So what will it be, fries or tostones? &nbsp; Casabe or cassaba bread Considered an ancient food, possible made by natives of the island, this one-ingredient dish is mostly used a companion to other foods. Making casaba is hardly a tradition in Dominican homes, but it doesn\u2019t mean it is hard to elaborate it. Peel, wash, grate, dry and heat the yucca and that\u2019s about it. However, it is very easy and inexpensive to come across it at local stores and supermarkets. Yucca is an essential element in the Dominican diet. It can be served boiled or mashed and it is also used to make Cativia (Yuca flour), used to make different types of patties. Fried yucca balls, yucca fries, yucca hash, the list is endless! &nbsp; Fried goods! Whether sold at a beach stall, by a street vendor or at a store, the local gastronomy features its own version of inexpensive \u2013yet delicious for many, fried food. Don\u2019t be scared to try the Yaniqueque, which is essentially fried dough, cativias, fried batata (sweet potato) or salami. The Dominican gastronomy has adopted the Lebanese kibbeh into its own repertoire, so don\u2019t be surprised if you see them being sold alongside the other fried goods, by the name of \u201cquipe\u201d. At the local beach stall you can come across all sorts and sizes of fish ready to be fried. &nbsp; Tropical fruits When thinking about the Caribbean the coconut and the pineapple may be the first two things to pop-up. However, a trip to the Dominican Republic gives you access to an assortment of delicious intricacies, such as the sweet melon, bananas, papayas, passion fruit, watermelon, soursop, tamarind and so on! &nbsp; Coconut! Coconut lovers will rejoice as the Dominican food scenery features the fruit in many presentations. Enjoy its refreshing juice and save the meat of mature coconuts for many purposes, being rich in iron, potassium and good for the immune system. The white goodie can be dried and grated, used as flakes in different recipes. Rice with pigeon peas and coconut, coconut cookies, coconut ice cream, coconut flour, coconut milk\u2026. We could go on! &nbsp; This is only a glimpse of what a foodie can come across when in the Dominican Republic. The local gastronomy if filled with hearty dishes and delicious peculiarities that match the flair of the locals. This is why even with summer all year long they still enjoy a hot plate of Sancocho, plantain is used for Christmas recipes and mashed yucca is served for breakfast. 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