Locrio de pollo is Dominican comfort food made simple. Chicken browned in caramelized sugar, sofrito cooked until sweet and rich, and rice that soaks up every bit of flavor. It’s an everyday dish that tastes like home, easy to make in Japan with just one pot and a few good ingredients.
Tropical Heat, Delicious Flavor
Made with real passion fruit, mango, pineapple, and habanero.
Packed with
Carribean Fruits
Born from Dominican flavor and made in Japan, Chinolita brings together real tropical fruit, fresh peppers, and all-natural ingredients. It’s fruity, spicy, and full of character, made to add color, heat, and soul to everything from tacos and chicken to ramen and rice bowls.
Recipes
Dominican Food
Locrio de Pollo: Dominican Rice Cooked with Chicken in One Pot
Bistec Encebollado: Dominican Steak with Caramelized Onions
Bistec encebollado is Dominican comfort food at its finest. Thin beef marinated in lime and garlic, topped with caramelized onions, and served with rice and beans. Includes Japan ingredient tips and easy modern twists.
Pollo Guisado: The Dominican Stewed Chicken
Dominican pollo guisado: tender chicken in a rich sofrito sauce. Simple, flexible, and perfect over rice, with Japan-friendly ingredient substitutions.
Dominican Pastelón: The Sweet and Savory Layered Plantain Casserole That Defines Island Comfort
Pastelón layers creamy mashed plantains with seasoned beef and cheese for the ultimate Dominican comfort food. This guide includes step-by-step cooking, Japan sourcing tips, and serving suggestions for family gatherings.
Dominican Chimi: The Ultimate Caribbean Street Sandwich
Master the Dominican chimi, a beloved street sandwich of juicy beef patties, creamy golf sauce, and chewy bread. This recipe includes quick pickled cabbage, Japan shopping notes, and the option to add Chinolita Hot Sauce for an authentic kick.
Dominican Patimongo: A Soul-Warming Stew That Connects Generations Through Bold Flavors
Learn to make authentic Dominican Patimongo, a soul-warming stew with tripe, pig's feet, and pig ears. This traditional recipe includes shopping tips for Japan, especially Hanamasa markets, plus step-by-step instructions for achieving perfect tender meat and rich flavors.
