The Republic of Dominica

Darryl Lewin, Jesus Parra, Caitlin Potter, Brittany

Seales

Queso Frito

• 12 slices of queso de freir• ¼ cup of oil for frying• ½ cup of corn starch

• Heat the oil in a frying pan. Cover the slices with corn starch and shake off the excess. Fry in hot oil on one side until it turns golden brown. Turn and repeat. Do not add many slices at the same time as the oil must remain very

hot to prevent the cheese from staying in the oil for

too long.• Serve hot!

Used as a component with

breakfast.

Punta Cana/ Dominican Republic

Dulce de leche

• 6 cups of whole milk• 1 cup of sugar

• Mix the milk and sugar and put in a heavy saucepan at

low heat. Stir regularly to prevent

sticking. When it reaches the

consistency of think cream turn off the

heat and let cool. Chill before serving.

Traditional Dominican Dessert

Basically where many high class type people

live. Sort of like apartments/condos off

of the water.

Croquetas de pollo

• 2 lb. boneless chicken, ham, cheese, or tuna• 2 cups of milk• ½ cup of flour

• 3 tablespoons of butter• 2 eggs

• 1 chicken broth cube• 1 teaspoon of parsley

• 2 cups of bread crumbs• 1 onion

• 1 pinch of pepper• 4 cups of oil for deep frying

• 4 tablespoons of flour for frying• Salt

Used as a starter or appetizer.

Sandwich Bay

People tend to go to relax, relieve stress,

and often go out paddling in boats. But

more of a big time relaxation spot.

It’s not all rich and glamorous. There are

poor areas in the Republic of Dominica. Tourists don’t usually tend to see these parts

but they are there.

Cultural Aspects

• Nepotism is considered a good thing. (Basically hiring people you know and trust.)

• Dominicans pride themselves on their hospitality.

• Appearance is very important!! (The way you dress defines your social class and who you are as an individual.)

• Race and economic status determine social status.

• Status is defined more by family background then absolute wealth.

• Constitution guarantees freedom of religion.

• Meeting, Gift Giving, and Dining Etiquettes are extremely important.

• Manana Attitude, Warm and inviting natives.

• Different DRIVING!!!!

Roman Catholic

Baseball is one of the most famous and important cultural

activities.

Native Crafts: Mahogany and guano (dried

palm tree leaves)A

RT

ARCHITECTURE

Merengue is most popular form of music but, bachata is the music of those in rural areas (country folk).

MUSIC

Tambora (Type of Drum)