Batata Recipes and Guide to the Dominican Sweet Potato

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Batata (sweet potato) is one of our most ancient foods; it has been a food staple in this island since Precolumbian times. This is a very versatile and popular root vegetable. Check our batata essential guide.

Habichuelas con Dulce (Sweet Cream of Beans)
Pan de Batata (Grated Sweet Potato Pudding)
Paleta de Batata y Coco (Coconut & Sweet Potato Popsicle)
Jalea de Batata Dulce (Sweet Potato Pudding)
Chambre or Chapea (Beans, Rice and Meat Stew)
Batata Frita (Sweet Potato Fries)
Mala Rabia (Guava and Plantain in Syrup)
Domplines de Batata (Sweet Potato Dumplings)
Sancocho de Habichuelas or Sopión (Sweet & Spicy Bean Stew)