An amazing explosion of flavors that you shouldn’t leave Curacao without trying.

Keshi Yena

This is sometimes referred to as Curacao’s signature dish. Believed to have originated from Dutch Empire slaves of the Dutch West Indies, this dish is traditionally a hollowed out four pound wheel of cheese stuffed with spiced meat, olives, capers, onions, tomatoes, and then baked until perfection.

Where to find it: Belle Terrace at The Avila Hotel

Kabritu Stoba

A common dish you’ll find around the Caribbean, Stoba is a hearty and spicy meat stew traditionally using goat meat. This versatile dish can be eaten with either rice or funchi (Dutch Antilles Cornmeal). Comfort food at its finest!

Where to find it: Marshe Biew

Guiambo

A Curacao delicacy, this thick, hearty and slimy dish is commonly known as okra soup. The okra is stewed to perfection then mixed with a variety of local seafood. The strong rich taste coupled with the slimy texture can be something you have to get used to before you decide on how much you love this dish.

Where to find it: Komedor Krioyo

Pastechi

A half circle shaped dough pocket stuffed with cheese, ground beef with raisins, seasoned fish with capers, seasoned vegetables or ham then deep fried to golden perfection. This national gastronomic treat s similar to an empanada but made with a different kind of dough.

Where to find it: Any local snack bar between morning and noon.

Local desserts

To satisfy your sweet tooth

Arepa di Pampuna

Pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon powder.

K’oi Lechi

Milk sweets.

Leter di Pinda

Peanut cookies shapes in to the letter S.

Bolo di Kashupete

Cashew pound cake.

Tert di Pruimu

A rich and juicy pie made with deseeded prunes.

You can find all these treats: at Marshe di Barber on Sundays at the Band Abou area.