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Food Dictionary/ Diccionario Comida

L-Dominican Food Dictionary

The Food of Dominican Republic / La Comida de República Dominicana

LETTER L

La Bandera Dominicana

– or la Bandera – (The Dominican Flag) This is the typical Dominican lunch of beans, rice, meat, and salad. (get the recipe opens in new window)

La Bandera Dominicana
La Bandera Dominicana

Lambi

– Conch *NOTE – Dominican Republic does not permit fishing for lambi from July 1 until October 30 each year as this is their breeding season.

Langosta

– Spiny lobster *Note- It is illegal to buy, sell or have in ones possession from March 1 to June 30 because this is the time when they lay their eggs.

Langosta - Spiny lobster
Langosta – Spiny lobster

Leche

– Milk. Leche de coco – coconut milk

Lechón Asado

– Roast suckling pig

Lechoza

– Papaya. This fruit can be very large or small depending on the variety. The soft fruit is great for heartburn. It can be eaten plain and also makes a great juice drink with milk or Carnation (batida)

Lechoza - Papaya
Lechoza – Papaya

Limoncillos

– (also known as Genip, Genipa, Mamoncillo and Spanish lime) a fruit, looks like a lime but grows in bunches. Inside fruit is cantaloupe-colored and very sweet. The fruit is usually available in July and August.

Limoncillos
Limoncillos

Limon – Limonada

– The lemon but the green variety. The limon is a mix between a lemon and lime…maybe close to a KeyLime. You will most likely get the green version when you ask for a lemon. Of course, the lemon juice is mixed with sugar and water and is a refreshing lemonade drink.

Limon - Limonada - Lemonade
Limon – Limonada – Lemonade

Locrio

– typical Dominican home-style rice dish typically made with sausage, squash, beans and other vegetables all served up together. A one-dish meal. It is very versatile and can also be made with Shrimp, Chicken Pork and other meats.

Longanesa

– A Dominican spicy sausage similar to chorizo. Longanesa can be used in a variety of Dominican dishes.

Longanesa - A Dominican spicy sausage
Longanesa – A Dominican spicy sausage
Food Dictionary/ Diccionario Comida

J-K-Dominican Food Dictionary

The Food of Dominican Republic / La Comida de República Dominicana

LETTER J and K

J

Jaiba – Cangrejo – Crab. You can find these being sold on the streets and beaches. They are tied into a bundle. Very tasty.

Jaiba - Cangrejo - Crab
Jaiba – Cangrejo – Crab

Jibia – Cachón. A giant squid

*Jonikaike also spelled Yaniqueque- Johnny Cake. Fried batter sometimes with different fillings but usually just plain fried bread.

Jonikaike - Yaniqueque- Johnny Cake
Jonikaike also spelled Yaniqueque- Johnny Cake

*Jugo de avena – A drink make with oatmeal and milk sometimes with other flavors as well.

K

Kipes – quipes – A Middle Eastern – type food adapted to the Dominican style. Made of bulger (cracked wheat), ground beef and fried. Can be purchased on the street and in Colmados typically in the morning. Very filling and flavorful.

Kipe - quipe
Quipe – Kipe
Food Dictionary/ Diccionario Comida

H-Dominican Food Dictionary

The Food of Dominican Republic / La Comida de República Dominicana

LETTER H

Habas

– White beans/ Fava beans

Habichuelas

– Beans with liquid and mild spice. A Dominican staple (get the recipe for Dominican Style Habichuelas – opens in new window)

Habichuelas con Dulce

– Kidney Beans and other ingredients made in a sweet sauce closely resembles a pudding. It is a traditional sweet served during Easter and Lent. (Recipe – Habichuelas con Dulce)

Habichuelas con Dulce
Habichuelas con Dulce

Helados

– Ice Cream

Hongos

– (word for fungus) Mushrooms