10 must-try dishes from the Dominican Republic

If you are a lover of international cuisine and are always on the lookout to try flavors from all corners of the world, then you will love learning about 10 of the most popular dishes from Dominican Republic, a Caribbean country full of rhythm, seasoning, and flavor, according to Taste Atlas, take note! 1. Carne guisada The most popular Dominican dish is carne guisada, a delicious beef stew with an extra special touch thanks to cumin, jalapeño pepper, and chili powder. It is usually served with rice or potatoes. It is worth mentioning that although each family has its own recipe, the final result will always be a very juicy stew, where the meat practically melts in your mouth.   2. Pica pollo If you are a fan of fried chicken, then you must try the famous pica pollo, which has all the flavor of Dominican Republic. It is characterized by its incredible taste, as it is marinated with lemon juice and is also very crispy. Additionally, to top it off, it is accompanied by some succulent fried green plantains.  3. Mangú If you want to enjoy the true gastronomy of Dominican Republic, then you must try mangú, a puree made with green plantains that usually accompanies many Dominican dishes. This Caribbean icon is served at breakfast and is seasoned with a touch of sautéed red onion.  4. Chivo guisado Chivo guisado, also known as chivo liniero, is a very representative stew of Dominican gastronomy. This irresistible stew is prepared with goat meat, orange, garlic, onion, tomato, oregano, and Panamanian chili, and is then accompanied by rice and tostones, what a delight! 5. Bandera dominicana The wonderful bandera dominicana is a typical dish for lunch, as it is very complete and filling, and is also considered the national dish of Dominican Republic. The famous Dominican bandera consists of rice, beans, and stewed meat or chicken, accompanied by Dominican salad and tostones.  You can also read: Latin American dishes that have conquered the United States6. Yaroa Yaroa is a dish that has become a classic of street food, as it is sold like hot bread. To prepare it, fried potatoes or fried plantains, meat, cheese, ketchup, and mayonnaise are mixed, it’s a whole party of flavors! 7. Niños envueltos Another of the Dominican dishes that must not be missing from your repertoire is niño envuelto, which is prepared by wrapping rice and meat in cabbage leaves, and then cooking the rolls in tomato sauce. The flavor of this Dominican dish comes from the mixture of garlic, onion, bell pepper, and spices added to the rice and meat mixture.  8. Chimichurris Do you like hamburgers? Then you will fall in love with the exquisite chimichurris, also known as chimi dominicana. This hamburger is characterized by the spicy flavor of the meat, which is seasoned with oregano, chili flakes, garlic, and parsley. Unlike American hamburgers, the chimi dominicana is served only with mayonnaise, white cabbage, red onion, and tomato, and is accompanied by a cold beer.  9. Chapea One of the most comforting Dominican dishes is chapea, also known as chambre, which is prepared with rice, beans, sausage, pork chop, potato, carrot, pumpkin, onion, garlic, cilantro, and orange juice.   10. Suspiritos To top it all off, a Dominican dessert! Suspiritos are small meringues made with just 3 ingredients: egg whites, lemon juice, and sugar, a perfect sweet for dessert time! Now that you know what the 10 most popular Dominican dishes are, dare to prepare them at home, we are sure you will love them! You can also read: Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants: Mexico conquers the list