Dominican Republic's National Dish: La Bandera Dominicana

La Bandera Dominicana ("The Dominican Flag") is the iconic daily meal, its components mirroring the flag's colors:

1. White Rice – peace, hope; simple, fluffy base
2. Red Beans (Habichuelas Guisadas) – blood of heroes; stewed with sofrito, cilantro
3. Stewed Meat – strength, labor; usually beef, chicken, or pork in tomato sauce

Common sides: fried green plantains (tostones), avocado, simple salad. Humble, nourishing, and deeply symbolic of national identity.