Some of the herbs that give Dominican food its distinctive flavours will be more familiar than others to readers from outside the country. In some cases, like oregano and lemongrass, a familiar herb will be used in a different way. Here’s our introduction to herbs used in Dominican cooking. Cilantro or cilantrico (Coriandrum sativum) is known
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For the last few days my family and I have been in Europe, Denmark more specifically, as we visit relatives and catch up with what’s new since our last visit. Although May is not our time of choice to visit (still a bit too cold for our taste), at least we got here in time
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Each cuisine has its own distinctive combination of spices that gives it its signature flavor. The Dominican gastronomy is no different. I once found yuca (cassava) in a visit to Denmark and decided to treat our family to the delicious arepitas de yuca. But lo and behold, the joy was short-lived because I …
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First let’s start by telling you what concón is. Concón is the crust of rice formed at the bottom of the pot when you cook rice Dominican-style, but if you are not Dominican, and have never lived in the Dominican Republic, you will probably not understand the passion that Dominicans feel for concón. My suggestion
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Cup, tablespoon, pinch? Baffling? Although the whole idea behind our site is to keep cooking very easy and we try to use odd measurements the least possible, we still have to use some to maintain the correct proportion of the ingredients. Above all we want you to trust your common sense, …
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Aunt Clara's Kitchen is a collection of traditional Dominican recipes, recipes inspired by Dominican flavors, as well as the chronicles of the Aunties' adventures in the kitchen and outside.
