How To Make Dominican Food/ Comida Típica Dominicana

Super yummy Dominican Republic food/ comida típica dominicana bien rica/ arroz 🍚 abichuela la bandera is a traditional Dominican lunch. If you didn't know, lunch is usually the most important meal in Latin cultures, and DR is no exception. This dish's name translates to "the flag" because it's elements are meant to depict the colors of the Dominican Flag (red, white, and blue). Traditionally, the main ingredients are white rice, red kidney beans (although they can be substituted by black beans or pigeon peas), and either chicken or beef. This dish is paired with some type of salad and if you're lucky, you'll get tostones too. According to my mother, "La Bandera siempre se come con aguacate," meaning, "La Bandera is always eaten with avocado." I hadn't realized, but in my home, we eat La Bandera quite often. It's the epitome of Dominican food.