The Food of Dominican Republic / La Comida de República Dominicana
LETTERS Y and Z
Y
Yuca
– (pronounced like Jew-ca) Cassave or cassava, a long tuber vegetable. Also known as yucca. More information about Yuca.
Wax covered yuca.
Yunyun
(frió frió) – Snow cone. Shaved ice with flavored liquid that is usually homemade local fruit flavors. More information about frió frió and yunyun here. or
Z
Zanahorias
– Carrots
Zapote
– Tangy yet sweet fruit. It has a dull brown skin with sticky orange flesh and lots of fiber. This fruit makes a wonderful juice drink.
