🇩🇴 Dominican Republic recipe

Yaroa

Yaroa is the ultimate Dominican late-night comfort food, born in the streets of Santiago and now found at food trucks and restaurants across the country. It is an unashamedly indulgent creation: a base of crispy french fries topped with seasoned meat, smothered in melted cheese, and drizzled generously with ketchup and mayonnaise. Simple, excessive, and absolutely glorious after a night out.

Prep20 mins + 30 min soak
Cook25 mins
Serves4
Difficultyeasy
Yaroa, a Dominican Republic dish

Ingredients

  • 1kg russet potatoes, cut into thick fries
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • Salt to taste
  • 500g ground beef or shredded chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sazón seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • Optional: yellow mustard for drizzling

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
1052
Protein
40 g
Carbs
60 g
Fat
73 g

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