Pernil with rice, peas and sweet plantains and a bowl of sancocho soup at Lucas II The Dominican Spot in Oceanside. Credit: Megan SchlowThe iconic soup sancocho ($11.99) is a nice way to start out.

Dominican squash chicken soup is also called sopa de auyama. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 50°F. Thursday, April 18th 2024 Daily News e-Edition. Evening e-Edition.

Full of lemongrass, tamarind and tofu, this light winter dish is a little different each time you make it — and that’s part of the allure, Yewande Komolafe writes.