Broccoli Chicken
Broccoli Chicken

This recipe is for a healthy delicious and easy to make plate of Broccoli Chicken. Enjoy !

Main Dish

R.L.




Cabbage Stew / Kolo Stobá
Cabbage Stew / Kolo Stobá

Cabbage Stew, known as Kolo Stobá in Papiamentu, is a traditional Curaçao dish made with tender cabbage, seasoned meats, and vegetables. Slow cooking develops a rich, comforting flavor that reflects the island's home-style Antillean cuisine.

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Komedor Krioyo




Plantain Stew / Banana Stoba
Plantain Stew / Banana Stoba

Banana Stobá (Plantain Stew) is a traditional Curaçao stew made with ripe plantains, sweet potatoes, potatoes, salted beef, and pork tail. The combination of ripe plantains and sweet potatoes with the salted meats gives this hearty stew a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Cinnamon and annatto add a distinctive flavor and aroma, while all the ingredients are slowly cooked together until tender and the flavors are beautifully combined. Banana Stobá is a comforting dish full of flavor and tradition and is a wonderful example of Curaçao’s rich culinary heritage.

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Komedor Krioyo

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Red Bean Stew / Bonchi Kòrá Stobá
Red Bean Stew / Bonchi Kòrá Stobá

Red Bean Stew, or Bonchi Kòrá Stobá, is a hearty Curaçao dish with red beans, salted beef, pork tail, and vegetables. Traditionally cooked slowly, it makes a filling family meal with deep Antillean flavor.

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Lila Poulo




Papaya Stew / Papaya Stobá
Papaya Stew / Papaya Stobá

Papaya Stew, or Papaya Stobá, is a savory Curaçao dish prepared with green papaya, goat meat, salted beef, and pork tail. Slow cooking blends the fruit, meat, and island seasonings into a hearty Antillean meal.

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Komedor Krioyo




Conch Stew/Karko Stoba
Conch Stew/Karko Stoba

Conch Stew is a flavorful Caribbean seafood dish enjoyed throughout Curaçao and the Dutch Caribbean. Fresh conch is cleaned with lime, tenderized, and cut into bite-sized pieces before being quickly cooked with onion, green bell pepper, butter, and seafood bouillon. The result is a simple but delicious dish that allows the distinctive flavor of the conch to stand out.

Conch can become tough and chewy when overcooked, so the key to this recipe is properly tenderizing the meat and cooking it only briefly. Serve this traditional island dish immediately while hot, accompanied by rice or Tutu for a delicious taste of Curaçao.

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Komedor Krioyo




Goat Stew / Kabritu Stobá
Goat Stew / Kabritu Stobá

Goat Stew, known as Kabritu Stobá, is a beloved dish from Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire. Slowly simmered goat becomes tender while absorbing tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, and traditional Antillean spices.

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Komedor Krioyo




Liver Stew/Igra Stoba
Liver Stew/Igra Stoba

This Version of Liver Stew Recipe, is very popular on the island of Curacao and its neighboring islands. It can be done with beef or goar liver. Enjoy!

Main Dish

Sonia Garmers




Salt Cod Stew/Bakiou Stoba
Salt Cod Stew/Bakiou Stoba

Make traditional Curaçao Salt Cod Stew with salted cod, onion, green pepper, tomato and celery. Serve this flavorful Caribbean dish with funchi or Tutu.

Main Dish

Komedor Krioyo




Tutu
Tutu

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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Komedor Krioyo




Chicken Hallacas / Ayaka di Galinja
Chicken Hallacas / Ayaka di Galinja

Chicken Hallacas, called Ayaka di Galinja in Papiamentu, wrap seasoned chicken filling in soft corn dough and banana leaves. Boiled until tender, ayakas are a cherished Curaçao tradition during Christmas and family celebrations.

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Mechtildes Salesia




Ground Beef with Sauerkraut/Karni Mula ku Zuurkool
Ground Beef with Sauerkraut/Karni Mula ku Zuurkool

Discover how to prepare Ground Beef with Sauerkraut/Karni Mula ku Zuurkool, a Main Dish recipe from Curaçao/Aruba/Bonaire. This page includes the complete ingredient list and preparation steps so you can recreate it at home.

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Lila Poulo




String Beans Stew/Sneibonchi Stoba
String Beans Stew/Sneibonchi Stoba

Delicious recipe of String Beans Stew containing salted beef, pigtail, and goat meat. Very popular on the island of Curacao and its neighboring islands.

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Dee Dee Sambo




Liver Stew / Igra Stoba
Liver Stew / Igra Stoba

This Version of Liver Stew Recipe, is very popular on the island of Curacao and its neighboring islands. Enjoy!

Main Dish

Dee Dee Sambo




Beef Stew / Karni Stobá
Beef Stew / Karni Stobá

Beef Stew, known as Karni Stobá in Papiamentu, slowly simmers tender beef with tomatoes, onions, peppers, carrots, and island seasonings. The result is a rich, comforting Curaçao dish for a satisfying family meal.

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Dee Dee Sambo




Meatballs / Balchi di Karni
Meatballs / Balchi di Karni

Meatballs, called Balchi di Karni in Papiamentu, are seasoned beef balls cooked until tender and flavorful. Serve this Curaçao favorite with rice, funchi, pasta, or sauce for an easy family meal.

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Dee Dee Sambo




Tuna Fish Balls / Balchi di Tuna
Tuna Fish Balls / Balchi di Tuna

Tuna Balls are a simple and flavorful dish made with tuna, potatoes, eggs, bread, and a mixture of fresh seasonings. The mixture is shaped into small balls or croquettes and fried until beautifully golden on the outside.

This easy recipe is a delicious way to turn canned tuna into a satisfying meal. Serve the Tuna Balls hot with rice or traditional Curaçao Tutu, accompanied by fried plantains and vegetables for a complete Caribbean-style meal.

Main Dish

Lila Poulo