Dominican Cuisine

Dominican cuisine is the cuisine of the Dominican people from the Dominican Republic, formerly known as Hispaniola.

Dominican culture is primarily influenced by Spanish culture. It also has African and indigenous Taino influences.

Santo Domingo is a cultural center.

Ingredients

rice

cassava(yuca) grown long time

plantain introduced

sofrito

Dishes

• mangu: boiled and mashed plantain
• tostones: fried plantain slices