La Bandera Dominicana
'The Flag': the Dominican Republic's defining lunch of white rice, stewed beans and braised meat, named for the colours of the national banner.
What it is
'The Flag': the Dominican Republic's defining lunch of white rice, stewed beans and braised meat, named for the colours of the national banner. Ingredients: white rice, red or pinto beans, chicken or beef, sofrito (onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro), oregano, tomato paste, olives, lime, avocado, tostones and salad to serve. Recipe: 1) Guisar (braise) the chicken or beef with sofrito, tomato and olives. 2) Stew the beans (habichuelas guisadas) with squash, cilantro and a squeeze of sour orange until creamy. 3) Cook fluffy white rice — the concón crust at the bottom is treasured. 4) Plate all three in flag formation. Serve: with avocado, tostones and a green salad, at midday, without exception. Flavor: homey, garlicky, herb-bright. History: the everyday midday meal of the republic — restaurants call the full plate 'la bandera' and a Dominican day is not right without it. See also: Mangú, Sancocho (Dominican).
How we help
General guidance on this topic is free: on this page and on the call we explain what it is, why it happens and what options exist in general terms, valid in any country, without citing specific laws.
As a member you receive the full analysis of your case: we help you draft the letters and documents, give you references to the rules and laws applicable to your country and your type of condominium, and walk with you step by step until it is resolved.
Questions we ask to fine-tune the help
To fine-tune the help to your situation, as the conversation moves forward we ask you:
- Have you already received a notice, letter or charge related to la Bandera Dominicana? Who issued it: the board, the management company or a third party?
- Do you have the rule book, letter or statement where this topic appears?
- In which country is your condominium or apartment?
- What type of property is it: condominium, apartment, co-operative, townhouse or other?
- What type of board do you have: owner-elected, developer-controlled or other?
- Who manages it: a professional management company, the board itself or another model?
View this topic on the call page
Related topics
World Cuisines
Talk now — free call