Popular Dominican Republic Dishes

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We have put together the 42 most-visited Dominican recipes on our site: a very nice collection of timeless classics, and some surprising picks by our readers. And don't miss our essential guide to Dominican foods.

Dominican Cake (Bizcocho Dominicano)
Dominican Arepa (Cornmeal and Coconut Cake)
Morir Soñando (Dominican Milk and Orange Juice Drink)
Mangu (Traditional Dominican Mashed Plantains)
Pollo Guisado (Braised Chicken)
Arroz Blanco Recipe (Dominican Rice)
Farina: Spiced Cream of Wheat Porridge
Flan de Leche (Crème Caramel)
Quipes or Kipes (Dominican Kibbeh)
Yaniqueques (Crispy Dominican Fritters)
Habichuelas Guisadas (Dominican Beans)
Mofongo Recipe: Garlicky Fried Plantains and Pork
Avena Caliente (Oats and Milk Hot Drink)
Sancocho Dominicano (Dominican Sancocho Stew)
Mondongo Soup (Tripe Stew)
Moro de Habichuelas (Dominican Rice and Beans)
Chicharrones (Chicharron de Cerdo Pork Rind)
Chimichurri Dominicano (Dominican Chimi Burger)
Dominican Spaghetti (Espaguetis)
Empanaditas and Pastelitos (12 Options)
Tostones Rellenos (Avocado & Shrimp Plantain Cups & 7 Versions)
Bollitos de Yuca (Cheese-Stuffed Fried Cassava Balls)
Casabe (Cassava Bread)
Tostones (Crispy Twice-Fried Plantains)
Platanos Maduros Fritos (Easy Fried Sweet Plantains)
Asopao de Camarones (Shrimp and Rice Pottage)
Locrio de Pollo (Dominican Chicken and Rice)
Tres Leches (Three-Milk Cake)
Pan de Maiz (Dominican Cornbread)
Queso Frito (Easy Fried Cheese)
Majarete (Dominican Corn Pudding)
Guandules con Coco or Guandules Guisados (Pigeon Peas / Gandules)
Arepitas de Maiz (Cornmeal Fritters)
Carne Guisada (Carne de Res Guisada Braised Beef)
Sopa de Pescado (Traditional Fish Head Soup)
Oven and Air Fryer Tostones
Harina de Maiz (Dominican Cornmeal Porridge)
Air Fryer Chicharrones (Easier, Quicker Air Fryer Pork Rind)
Domplines (Dominican-Style Dumplings)
La Bandera Dominicana: Traditional Dominican Lunch
Yuca con Mojo de Ajo (Yuca al Mojo Garlic Sauce)
Pescado Frito (How to Fry Fish)