LLAJUA
A spicy sauce made from tomatoes and locoto (a hot pepper common in the Andes, usually prepared by grinding the ingredients together on a flat stone).
I want to put LLAJUA on my food.
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Tag: salsa
Definitions tagged salsa in the street dictionary.
BoliviaChimichurri
A classic Argentine sauce, heavily seasoned with various spices and a spicy kick. It is made with parsley, garlic, chili flakes, vinegar, oregano, and oil. It is a must-have when eating a choripan (a popular grilled sausage sandwich).
Pass me some chimichurri for the chori.
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ArgentinaPicada
A traditional dish from the state of Veracruz made with a thick corn dough base, topped with salsa, beans, and lard (it is similar to a sope, named for the way the edges of the dough are pinched).
Those picadas taste so good, I could eat about 45 of them.
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MéxicoPela
A severe beating, thrashing, or any intense and repeated physical action. It describes a physical assault, a harsh scolding, or vigorous sex, implying a higher intensity or duration than a single strike.
They gave the thief a Pela with a stick. I gave that girl a Pela of bimbim (bimbim: slang for penis). That old lady gave me a Pela of tongue.
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República Dominicanacombo
A slang term for a merengue or salsa orchestra, whose members are called comberos. The term was most popular in the 80s and 90s but is still used occasionally. (Merengue is the national music and dance of the Dominican Republic).
Do you remember when all the combos started calling themselves 'Whatever Band'?
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Michel
A Dominican singer who started in merengue and successfully moved into salsa. He has won several Casandra awards (the former name of the Dominican Republic's top arts awards) and is known for his rivalry with fellow singer Sexappeal. He calls himself El Buenon and his partner is Miosotis. People also call him The Sniper because he covers a ton of songs, though his versions are usually good.
Person A: Have you heard Franco de Vita's new song? Person B: No, but I heard the Michel version.
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Piña
To get into a physical fight or to deliver a beating.
The guy was acting out of line, so we gave him Piña.
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chucu chucu
A generic or old-fashioned mix of tropical music like merengue, cumbia, or salsa, named after the rhythmic scraping sound of the percussion instruments.
Let's listen to some chucu chucu.
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La Famosa
A popular brand of food products originally from Puerto Rico that is a household staple in the Dominican Republic, commonly found as tomato sauce, juices, ketchup, and various canned goods.
La Famosa... "The most natural".
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Pambiche
A slower, more rhythmic style of merengue. The term is a local corruption of the English phrase Palm Beach, originating from an anecdote where musicians described the rhythm as a middle ground between other styles. (In the Dominican Republic, this style was famously developed during the U.S. occupation to accommodate dancers who preferred a less frantic pace than standard merengue).
I like how the slow Pambiche is danced.
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mangulina
An old style of Dominican folk music and dance with a lively rhythm that likely evolved from Spanish foot-stomping dance styles. It is especially popular among the rural population of Moca (a region in the northern Dominican Republic).
My grandfather dances mangulina like a beast.
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Compaña
The side dish, typically a protein like meat, eggs, or cheese, served with staples like rice or bread to ensure the meal is not too plain or dry (mangú is a traditional Dominican dish of mashed green plantains).
Put some compaña on that food for me...
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