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Tag: yaniqueque

Definitions tagged yaniqueque in the street dictionary.

Yanikeke

A very popular Dominican snack made of fried dough that is flat and wide. (The name is a derivative of Johnnycake and they are commonly sold as street food or at the beach).

I stuffed my face with Yanikeke last night.

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LP

A term for the oversized yanikekes sold at the beach, named for their resemblance to the size and shape of a Long Play vinyl record. (Yanikekes are a type of thin, crispy fried dough snack, or johnnycakes, that are a staple at Dominican beaches).

Anyone who has not eaten an LP has not truly been to the beach. 'Hey dude, I am going to head out from the beach to buy an LP.' 'Ahhh bring me one, bro.'

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Yucaqueque

A version of the yaniqueque made from cassava instead of wheat flour. (The yaniqueque is a staple Dominican fried dough snack, similar to a Johnnycake).

Visit your nearest beach, it cannot be a fancy one, and you will see a food stand selling yucaqueque.

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Chulito

A small, seasoned fritter made from grated cassava (yuca) and deep-fried until crispy. (A staple snack sold at outdoor street food stalls known as frituras).

I am going to the fry shop to eat a couple of chulitos.

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