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Santo Domingo Restaurants: Best Local Cuisine

Santo Domingo Restaurants: Best Local Cuisine


The best way of enjoying the full culture of a particular place is by eating their food. Most seasoned travelers are keen to this knowledge pretty early on. That is why Santo Domingo is giving you some of its original recipes to great dishes. As much as you wish to see all the major attraction sites, you need to stay on top of the type of food you see around you. If you are a foodie and would like to taste the endless Santo Domingo delicacies, it is important to make sure that your list does not miss;


Sancocho

This is one type of stew that will leave you amazed. It’s a type of stew that is cooked using different kinds of meats and ingredients giving it a distinct taste. Sancocho can be prepared with almost seven types of different meat. However, the simpler version can be prepared using beef and chicken only. You are most likely to meet this dish in local restaurants, and it is said that it is a typical food in several Latin American countries.


MangĂș (Plantain Mash)

This is the type of traditional food that you can only find in Santo Domingo. It consists of mashed plantain, and it is usually served with eggs, salami and Queso Frito which is another name for fried cheese. When served together like this, the combination is also known as three strikes which will strike your mouth with a new and exciting taste.


Arroz Blanco (white rice)

Did you know that rice is one of Dominican’s staple cuisines? In Dominican, there are so many dishes that are prepared with rice. However, arroz blanco is the most famous rice meals that you are most likely to find in local hotels. It consists of stewed beans, braised chicken or beef, white rice, and salad. It is a typical lunch meal that will leave you energized and satisfied.


Habichuelas Guisadas (stewed bean)

An enticing meal composed of protein-rich beans is another common food in Santo Domingo. Usually, stewed beans are served with rice dishes but can also be served lone as the main course. The aromatic and tasty ingredients used to prepare this dish make it one healthy meal full of vital nutritional benefits. You should also know that when preparing this meal, the cook has freedom of playing around with different ingredients types to come up with a unique and tasty meal.


Ensalada Verde (green salad)

Such a fancy name for salad must mean that there is something unique about it. Green salad in Santo Domingo can be prepared in different ways to offer you a delightful taste. The salad is a combination of onions, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, radish, and boiled beets. The base can be anything between lettuce and shredded cabbage.

Food is an important traditional part of any community. That is why you will notice that restaurants in Santo Domingo tend to fill their menu with some of the best local and traditional dishes. As much as we have enlightened you on some of the typical dishes in Santo Domingo, it’s important to know that there are still more delicacies for you to explore.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking

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