| When someone mentions the Dominican Republic, the | | | | The most popular Dominican dish, however, is the |
| first two things that will probably come to mind are | | | | Mofongo, which is made from mashed fried green |
| Caribbean tours and beauty pageants. This, perhaps, is | | | | bananas mixed with onion, garlic, broth, pork and bacon |
| because the Dominican flag is most frequently seen in | | | | bits. Vegetables and seafood like crab and shrimp can |
| the Miss Universe pageant and in Caribbean tour | | | | also be added. And although the Mofongo can be a |
| brochures. Indeed, the Dominican Republic is home to | | | | very filling dish, most Dominicans would still have fried |
| captivating women and world-class tourist destinations, | | | | chicken or soup with it. |
| but it has more to offer, one of which is uniquely | | | | Since the Dominican culture is a mixture of African, |
| interesting food. | | | | Taino and Spanish, the influences that these three |
| The geographical location of Dominican Republic | | | | cultures brought to the country extended well into its |
| makes it abundant in almost every ingredient needed | | | | cuisine. Due to this, one may instantly claim that |
| for cooking in general. It has a plentiful beef supply. | | | | Dominican cuisine is just a replica of the Puerto Rican |
| Fresh marlin, lobster, prawns and more other seafood | | | | and Latin American cuisine as these cuisines also have |
| are also abundant in the country's seaside. The | | | | the same combination of influences. However, |
| Dominican Republic is also rich in sought-for spices like | | | | Dominican food is still different from the two. One only |
| cilantro, oregano, pepper, onion and garlic. | | | | has to taste the Mofongo in order to know why. |