Mangurria
A dish of mashed sweet potato prepared with milk and a little sugar (in the Dominican Republic, the sweet potato used is usually a white-fleshed, starchy variety).
That mangurria is so delicious.
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Tag: mangu
Definitions tagged mangu in the street dictionary.
República DominicanaMasamorra
A dish of mashed West Indian pumpkin (auyama) mixed with butter: a type of squash puree.
Damn, that masamorra turned out great, girl.
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Frito Verde
A synonym for toston, which is a slice of green plantain that is fried, smashed flat, and then fried again until crispy. (These are a staple side dish in Dominican cuisine).
A: Shit, I totally stuffed myself with Frito Verde a little while ago! B: That is exactly what I ate this morning.
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Mangu
A traditional dish made of boiled and mashed green plantains. Popular lore claims the name comes from English speakers saying Man, good! when tasting it, a phrase that locals eventually transformed into Mangu (it is a staple food in the Dominican Republic).
Mother: Son, how are you? Come over to the house tonight, I have some Mangu with egg for you. But listen! Come without that little wife of yours! Son: Okay mom, see you there, no problem. Mother: I will be waiting.
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Platano
A staple food many Dominicans are raised on. Growing up eating cereal is not the same as choking down a couple of platano. It is said they provide the vitamins for all the home runs Dominicans hit in the Major Leagues (Platano is a starchy banana variety that is boiled or fried and is a symbol of Dominican identity and physical power).
A: What is there to eat today? B: I do not know why you are even asking, the same as every day, platano with salami.
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La Bandera
The name for the staple Dominican lunch consisting of white rice, beans, and meat. It is called this because it is the most common daily meal and is considered a national symbol (the term literally means the flag).
A: Mom, what is there to eat today? B: Well, today I made La Bandera, I was not in the mood to work too hard.
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Harina plo plo
A type of thick cornmeal porridge believed to be very filling and nutritious. It is the standard recommendation for anyone who looks skinny or malnourished to help them bulk up.
Eat your Harina plo plo so you do not get dizzy.
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