Holiday dinner menu ideas

Choose stuffed turkey or holiday ham, then explore Tutu, funchi, potato salad and coconut rice.

Main dishes

Curaçao Stuffed Turkey

Shared by Antillean Eats

This Holiday Turkey with Savory Potato Stuffing is a festive centerpiece inspired by Curaçao home cooking. The turkey is seasoned with butter, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and warm spices, then served with a flavorful baked potato stuff…

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Holiday Ham/Ham di Pasku

Shared by Sonia Garmers

Holiday Ham is one of the favorate items cooked during the holidays on the islands of Curacao, Aruba, and Bonaire. It is serve as side disk,main dish, or just to snack.

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Side dishes

Tutu

Shared by Komedor Krioyo

Tutu is a traditional Curaçao side dish made with cornmeal and black-eyed peas. Creamy, savory, and satisfying, it is commonly served in place of rice or another starch alongside an Antillean meal.

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Funchi (Curaçao Cornmeal Mush)

Shared by Antillean Eats

Funchi is a beloved Curaçao side dish made from cornmeal, water, salt, and a little oil. Cooked until smooth and firm, it has a comforting flavor and texture that pair especially well with island stews, fish, meat, and richly seasoned sauc…

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Supreme Potato Salad

Shared by Alicia Loos

Supreme Potato Salad is a rich and colorful potato salad made with tender potatoes, ham, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, carrots, onions and bell peppers, all brought together with a creamy garlic-mayonnaise dressing. Served chilled and beautif…

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Coconut Rice / Aros di Koko

Shared by Antillean Eats

Coconut rice is a delicious side dish that is made by cooking rice with coconut milk or shredded coconut. The origin of the coconut rice comes from different countries like Colombia, Venezuela, Indonesia.

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