dominican bites https://www.biteslife.com/category/dominican-republic/ Recipes and culture Thu, 05 Mar 2020 23:36:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.biteslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-logo_479162_print2_1_615x512-32x32.png dominican bites https://www.biteslife.com/category/dominican-republic/ 32 32 47065050 Dominican Sancocho (hearty stew) pressure cooker recipe https://www.biteslife.com/dominican-sancocho-hearty-stew-pressure-cooker-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/dominican-sancocho-hearty-stew-pressure-cooker-recipe/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:19:20 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6511 Set it and forget it! This is is the pressure cooker version of Dominican sancocho, a hearty meat and roots recipe to share with friends and family anytime the mood strikes. If you own a pressure cooker, there is no need to spend hours tending to a sancocho to achieve the flavor and thick broth […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/dominican-sancocho-hearty-stew-pressure-cooker-recipe/feed/ 4 6511 Braised eggplant https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/ https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/#respond Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:04:55 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6251 If you are an eggplant lover like me, you might have tried it fried, stir-fried, baked, and of course braised. Braised eggplant (or berenjenas guisadas) was my favorite dish growing up, as a side to black bean rice. This dish goes well with rice or quinoa, though I suspect it is also delicious with flat […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/feed/ 0 6251 Shrimp mofongo recipe https://www.biteslife.com/shrimp-mofongo-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/shrimp-mofongo-recipe/#respond Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:22:38 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6242 Shrimp mofongo is a simple and delicious dish that will add an exotic flair to your dinner. If you have friends from the Caribbean or watch Saturday Night Live, you might have heard of, or even enjoyed Mofongo lately. This easy to make dish is considered gourmet and is found in traditional Dominican restaurants in […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/shrimp-mofongo-recipe/feed/ 0 6242 Ginger tea with cinnamon recipe https://www.biteslife.com/ginger-tea-with-cinnamon-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/ginger-tea-with-cinnamon-recipe/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:29:36 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=4811 This is a simple, Dominican-style ginger tea with cinnamon recipe that can be enjoyed by anyone. Hits the spot on a cold day. Cooler nights in the Dominican Republic during the months of December and January often call for ginger tea. Dominicans do not have “tea time” per se, usually preferring coffee espresso style in […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/ginger-tea-with-cinnamon-recipe/feed/ 2 4811 Boiled yuca with onions (yuca encebollada) https://www.biteslife.com/boiled-yucca-with-onions/ https://www.biteslife.com/boiled-yucca-with-onions/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:49:24 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=4642 Boiled yucca with onions is a delicious side dish made with yuca root (a.k.a. cassava, tapioca) and red pickled onions.  Yuca is one of the staples of the Dominican diet, usually eaten for breakfast or dinner. This nutritious root is starchy and has a bitter or sweet taste, depending on the crop. It can be […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/boiled-yucca-with-onions/feed/ 12 4642 Rice with smoked pork chops (locrio de chuleta ahumada) https://www.biteslife.com/rice-with-smoked-pork-chops/ https://www.biteslife.com/rice-with-smoked-pork-chops/#respond Sun, 17 Nov 2013 22:11:13 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=4595 What is “locrio”? In Dominican cuisine, “locrio” is any combination of rice and meat/seafood, cooked in the same dish, with added seasonings. Locrio may be an adaptation of the Valencian paella. Spaniards who arrived in Hispaniola in the sixteenth century began substituting the basic herbs and meats in paella for ones more common in the […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/rice-with-smoked-pork-chops/feed/ 0 4595 Chickpeas with pork belly stew https://www.biteslife.com/chickpeas-with-pork-belly-stew/ https://www.biteslife.com/chickpeas-with-pork-belly-stew/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:43:28 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=4530 Chickpeas with pork belly make a delicious combination, since chickpeas can be dry when cooked on their own. Enjoy this rich chickpeas with pork belly stew, packed with fiber and protein. Easy print recipe. Get your chickpeas ready: Start with 1 lb. of dry chickpeas. Soak them in water overnight, so they will cook more […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/chickpeas-with-pork-belly-stew/feed/ 0 4530 Seafood rice recipe https://www.biteslife.com/seafood-rice-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/seafood-rice-recipe/#respond Tue, 07 May 2013 19:03:29 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=4299 This seafood rice recipe is inspired by the delectable flavors of Spanish paella and the vibrant colors of Dominican locrio. One of my favorite rice dishes is seafood paella. Originated in Valencia, paella has a specific cooking method and distinct ingredients such as the priced saffron and olive oil. So, not all seafood rice can […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/seafood-rice-recipe/feed/ 0 4299 Pan fried steak with onions (biztec encebollado) https://www.biteslife.com/steak-with-onions-biztec-encebollado/ https://www.biteslife.com/steak-with-onions-biztec-encebollado/#respond Wed, 01 May 2013 18:57:36 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=3996 Biztec encebollado, or steak with onions is a quick and easy recipe. The thinly cut steak cooks quickly and pairs wonderfully with your favorite grain or salad. Many of my Dominican-style recipes can be seasoned quickly with a home-made “season all.” Bija or ground annatto seeds will add natural coloring to dishes and help thicken […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/steak-with-onions-biztec-encebollado/feed/ 0 3996 Braised chicken gizzards recipe: a treat for adventurous palates! https://www.biteslife.com/braised-chicken-gizzards-recipe-1/ https://www.biteslife.com/braised-chicken-gizzards-recipe-1/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:15:50 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=3849 This braised chicken gizzards recipe includes cumin, ground annatto seeds or bija, and a blend of onions, garlic and herbs. A delicious treat for the adventurous palate. Easy print recipe included at the end. Dominican cuisine includes an array of foods considered unusual in certain countries: chicken feet, pig ear, cow’s tongue, guts. It is […]

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