Episode 6: Dominican Cuisine Part II

In part 2 of our conversation about Dominican cooking, we talk about the versatility of the plátano in Dominican cooking.  We also settle the controversy over 2 dishes claimed by another island but have their roots in the DR.

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Vocabulario del episodio (Vocabulary from the Episode)

Tostones – fried plantains

Plátanos verdes – green plantains

Plátanos maduros – ripe plantains (yellow)

Guineo – banana

Montaditos – tostones layered with friend salami, avocado, and/or cheese

Sancocho – stew with meats and root vegetables

Yautia – root vegetable

Ñame – yam