5 must-try dishes from the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a country that stands out as a tourist destination thanks to its beaches, climate, and mountains; however, more and more people are drawn to this Caribbean island because of its irresistible food. So if you want to take a stroll through Dominican gastronomy, don't miss these 5 delicious traditional dishes. Sancocho Of indigenous and Spanish descent, with some African touches, the gastronomy of the Dominican Republic gives us one of its most emblematic dishes: sancocho. Sancocho is a rich broth cooked with different meats such as chicken and pork, accompanied by vegetables and tubers.Mangú Ideal for breakfast, mangú is a Dominican dish made from mashed green plantains, served with eggs, salami, cheese, and a touch of red onion cooked in a vinegar sauce. Its name comes from the expression “Man, good,” which two American soldiers said when they were invited to a Dominican farmer's house for breakfast. Bandera dominicana The Dominican flag is a traditional stew that includes several dishes. It consists of white rice, stewed beans (also known as frijoles), green salad, Dominican stewed chicken, beef or pork, and the typical tostones, which are small cakes made from green plantains. Pasteles en hoja Another typical dish from the Dominican Republic that is specially prepared at the end of the year is pasteles en hoja. This is made with a dough made from green or ripe plantains, white and yellow yautía, yam, and auyama; it is wrapped in banana leaves and parchment paper. Habichuelas con dulce A typical dessert from the Dominican Republic that you can't miss is habichuelas con dulce. This is more commonly consumed during Lent and is a type of sweet puree made with beans, sweet potato, coconut milk, and various spices such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, star anise, and even cardamom. Which typical Dominican dish are you craving the most?