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Dominican Culture, Traditions, and Food History

Chuletas Fritas (Dominican Fried Smoked Pork Chops)

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Explore our extensive collection of articles about Dominican Republic's food culture, traditions, customs, and food history. Learn about Dominican food etiquette, our most popular dishes, and what to expect when you come to visit us in the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Christmas food.

culture and history

We share knowledge, facts, and tips about Dominican cultural richness. Share in our unique Dominican gastronomic history and heritage.

  • What Time is Lunch in the Dominican Republic?
  • Vinagrillo vinagre (bilimbi vinegar).
    Uncommon Dominican Recipes You Probably Never Tried
  • Rendir: Dominican Meat Dishes with Vegetables
  • Repollo guisado (atewed cabbage).
    Vegetarianism in the Dominican Republic

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Customs and traditions

As in any country, Dominicans have their own way of doing things. Learn about our customs and unique traditions.

  • Valentine's heart cookie.
    Valentine's Day in the Dominican Republic
  • Dominican Christmas appetizers.
    Dominican Christmas Appetizers
  • Ponche crema (rum eggnog).
    Dominican Christmas Drinks
  • Banana (guineo).
    Banana in Spanish: Why do We Call Bananas 'Guineos'?

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Holidays and celebrations

We know how to celebrate! Share with us the joy and food of Christmas, New Years', Mother's Day, and Birthdays. And learn about the food and customs of Dominican Lent and Easter.

  • Dominican Christmas food.
    Dominican Republic Christmas, New Year & Thanksgiving: Food & Traditions
  • Dominican lenten cookies arranged in a heart shape.
    Dominican Cuaresma: Easter and Lent Food and Traditions
  • Pinchos de pollo or brochetas de pollo.
    Dominican Parrilladas Dishes (Cookout Recipes)
  • Dominican popsicles wrapped as gifts.
    Easy, Inexpensive Edible Homemade Gifts

More holidays and celebrations ➜

Versus

How does Dominican food compare to the food of other countries? We get in touch with friends from different countries, check notes, and compare customs and flavors.

  • Mexican food.
    Dominican Vs. Mexican Food
  • Cayman Islands food.
    Cayman Islands Food Vs Dominican
  • Sancoche from Dominica.
    Dominica vs Dominican Republic: Facts and Food
  • Habichuelas negras guisadas (black beans stew).
    Cuban Vs Dominican Cooking

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  • Sancocho de guandules (pigeon peas stew).
    Sancocho de Guandules (Pigeon Peas Stew)
  • Dominican chambre or chapea (rice and beans stew)
    Chambre or Chapea (Beans, Rice and Meat Stew)
  • Tocino de chivo: salted goat meat.
    Salted Meat (Carne Salada, Cecina or Tocino)
  • Habichuelas negras guisadas (black beans).
    Habichuelas (Frijoles) Negros (Stewed Black Beans Recipe)
  • Ensalada de aguacate (avocado salad).
    Ensalada de Aguacate (Dominican Avocado Salad)
  • Mangu (Dominican mashed plantain).
    Mangu (Traditional Dominican Mashed Plantains)

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