<P> Dominican Republic cuisine is predominantly made up of a combination of Spanish, indigenous Taíno, and African influences . Many Middle - Eastern dishes have been adopted into Dominican cuisine, such as the "Quipe" that comes from the Lebanese kibbeh . Dominican cuisine resembles that of other countries in Latin America, those of the nearby islands of Puerto Rico and Cuba, most of all, though the dish names differ sometimes . </P> <P> A traditional breakfast would consist of mangú, fried eggs, fried salami, fried cheese and sometimes avocado . This is called "Los Tres Golpes" or "The Three Hits". </P> <P> As in Spain, the largest, most important meal of the day is lunch . Its most typical form, nicknamed La Bandera ("The Flag"), consists of rice, red beans and meat (beef, chicken, pork, or fish), sometimes accompanied by a side of salad . </P>

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