LETTERS U, V and W
– grape
– Green beans. They are longer and skinnier than the green beans I was used to.
– Vegetables
(also ‘verdurita’) – fresh coriander (also called ‘cilantro’)
– Not sure if it’s considered food but it refers to a beer, the ice covering the bottle that looks like a brides wedding gown.
– vegetables, fruits
– Whisky
LETTER T
– Tamarind
More about the tamarindo.
– spinach
(or) Cho-Cho or Chayote – Little Squash.
– ginger tea, a Christmas drink (Christmas traditions – new window) (recipe for te de jengibre – new window)
– Bulger salad, tabouleh
– Bacon
(also known as grei-frú) – Grapefruit
– Dominican style Spanish omelet.
– Twice-fried plantains
LETTER S
– Meat loaf
– The signature dish of the country. A thick stew-type dish made with vegetables and different types of meat (beef,pork,chicken,goat..) A must try when visiting Dominican Republic. It can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
– Watermelon
– Hotcake syrup
– Meringue, the fluffy topping.
