Dominican Cooking

Spice up your Spanish course with our tasty Dominican Cooking add-on.

This hands-on culinary experience complements your Spanish learning at IIC. It’s a fun, interactive, and delicious way to immerse yourself in the local culture and practice what you’ve learned in your Spanish course.

Dominican cooking with Students preparing vegetables at the outdoor kitchen of IIC Spanish School Sosua Dominican Republic

Why Add Dominican Cooking to Your Spanish Course?

Cultural Immersion: Gain a deeper understanding of Dominican life and traditions through its food.
Practical Language Use: Practice Spanish in real-life situations, enhancing your fluency and confidence.
Fun & Engaging: Cooking together creates a relaxed environment where learning feels natural and enjoyable.
Tasty Rewards: Enjoy the fruits of your work by sharing a delicious, home-cooked meal with your classmates.

What to Expect

Our Dominican Cooking sessions are designed to introduce you to the flavors and recipes that make Dominican cuisine so special.

Under the guidance of our staff, you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes such as (examples):

Arepita de Yuca: Crispy fritters that are loved by Dominicans as a snack, appetizer, or side dish for any meal.
Mangú: A popular breakfast dish made from mashed plantains, often served with fried cheese, eggs, and salami.
Moro de Guandules: A savory mix of rice and pigeon peas, seasoned with local herbs and spices.
Sancocho: A stew made with a variety of meats and vegetables, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

The activity includes hands-on instruction in the use of authentic ingredients like plantains, yucca, a variety of local spices, and of typical kitchen utensils.

You will cook at our school’s kitchen in Sosua.

Each cooking class takes about 2 hours. It is conducted in Spanish.

Practice Spanish while Cooking

What makes this add-on so special is the way it integrates language learning with hands-on cooking. As you follow recipes, interact with your instructor, and discuss cooking techniques, you’ll find yourself speaking and understanding Spanish in a real-world context. It’s a dynamic and engaging method that brings the language to life beyond the classroom.

Berenice in traditional Dominican clothing from IIC Spanish School Dominican Republic shows a very special cake made of plantains prepared by students and staff during the Dominican cooking activity at the school.

Spanish student at IIC preparing yucca for Dominican cooking dish arepita de yuca

Arepitas de Yuca and Ensalada de Tomate Dominican Cooking at IIC Spanish School Dominican Republic

Spanish student and teacher Denisse cooking together at IIC Spanish School in Sosua Dominican Republic

Spanish student prepares Mofongo con queso during Dominican cooking at IIC Spanish School in Sosua Dominican Republic

Mofongo con Queso at IIC Dominican Cooking class

Preparing Locrio de Cerdo at IIC Dominican Cooking

Spanish student smashing spices during Dominican cooking class at IIC Spanish School Dominican Republic

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Spanish student cutting tomatoes during Dominican Cooking activity at IIC Spanish School Dominican Republic

IIC Director Victoriano at a table full of typical Dominican dishes at IIC Spanish School Dominican Republic

House lady Nena is the heart and soul of IIC Spanish School Dominican Republic Sosua, here with Spanish student Brianna.

What Our Students Say about Dominican Cooking

Alicia (20) from France:
“I loved the cooking class! We laughed, cooked, and spoke Spanish the whole time—it was the perfect way to experience the culture firsthand.“

Saskia (36) from The Netherlands:
“This activity made learning Spanish even more enjoyable. Cooking and chatting in Spanish felt so natural, and my instructor was super patient and helpful.“

Babette (43) from Germany:
“The Dominican Cooking activity was the perfect addition to my Spanish course. It helped me understand the culture better, and the food we made was absolutely delicious!“

Rich (56) from the US:
“Learning to cook Dominican dishes while practicing Spanish was such a unique experience. My teacher was amazing, and it made my time at IIC unforgettable!“

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice,
our Dominican Cooking add-on is the perfect complement to your language studies at IIC.

Add a flavorful twist to your Spanish learning journey.