Peanut Butter Chicken
Peanut Butter Chicken

Peanut Butter Chicken is a flavorful and easy dish made with tender chicken breast, onions, garlic, bell pepper, and a creamy peanut butter sauce. Chicken bouillon, soy-style seasoning, and simple spices give the sauce a savory depth that pairs well with the richness of the peanut butter. It is a comforting recipe with a smooth, slightly nutty sauce and plenty of flavor.

Main Dish

Lila Poulo




Curaçao Banana Fritters (Reskuk di Bakoba)
Curaçao Banana Fritters (Reskuk di Bakoba)

Curaçao Banana Fritters, traditionally known as Reskuk di Bakoba, are soft, lightly sweet pan-fried treats made with mashed banana, flour, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The ripe banana gives them natural sweetness and a tender texture, while the warm spices add a comforting Caribbean aroma. Enjoy them on their own with a cup of tea or serve them alongside a meal.

Side Dish

Sonia Garmers




Tuna Salad / Salada di Tuna
Tuna Salad / Salada di Tuna

This colorful Tuna Salad combines tender tuna with crisp apple, sweet peas, beets, celery, and creamy mayonnaise for a refreshing balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Garnished with hard-boiled eggs, tomato, and lettuce, it makes an attractive chilled dish that can be served with bread or crackers or enjoyed as a side with your favorite meal.

Salad

Lila Poulo




Lobster and Shrimp Salad with Lobster Rolls
Lobster and Shrimp Salad with Lobster Rolls

Enjoy a fresh lobster and shrimp salad served in soft rolls toasted with butter. Tender seafood, crisp celery, herbs, and a creamy seasoned dressing make this an inviting lunch or special-occasion dish.

Seafood

Antillean Eats




Supreme Potato Salad
Supreme Potato Salad

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 beautifully garnished with sliced eggs, tomatoes and lettuce, it makes an excellent side dish for family gatherings, parties, barbecues and special occasions.

Salad

Alicia Loos




Little Coconut Cake / Tert di Coco
Little Coconut Cake / Tert di Coco

Discover how to prepare Coconut Cake, a Cake recipe from Curacao. This page includes the complete ingredient list and preparation steps so you can recreate it at home.

Cake

Antillean Eats




Carrot Cake / Bolo di Wortel
Carrot Cake / Bolo di Wortel

Carrot Cake, known locally as Bolo di Wortel, is a moist, warmly spiced cake made with grated carrots. Its tender crumb and rich flavor make it a favorite Curaçao dessert for celebrations and family gatherings.

Dessert

R.L.




Classic Beef Stew / Karni Stoba
Classic Beef Stew / Karni Stoba

Beef stew is a classic comfort food made by slowly simmering tender pieces of beef with potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, and other vegetables in a rich, savory gravy. Herbs and seasonings add depth of flavor, while the slow-cooking process allows the beef to become tender and the ingredients to blend into a warm, hearty, and satisfying meal.

Beef

R.L.




Peanut Letter Cookie / Lèter di Pinda
Peanut Letter Cookie / Lèter di Pinda

Peanut Letter Cookie, called Lèter di Pinda in Curaçao, is a fragrant peanut cookie traditionally shaped like the letter S. Its crisp texture and roasted peanut flavor make it a beloved island bakery treat.

Cookies

Elsa Bulbaai




Broken Glass Jello / Bolo di Glas
Broken Glass Jello / Bolo di Glas

Broken Glass Jello, called Bolo di Glas in Curaçao, combines colorful cubes of flavored gelatin in a creamy base. This cheerful chilled dessert is easy to recognize and popular at parties and family celebrations.

Appetizer

Lila Poulo




Chicken Salad / Salada di Galinja
Chicken Salad / Salada di Galinja

This creamy Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with a colorful mixture of peas, carrots, creamed corn, asparagus, green olives, and pickle. Mayonnaise gives the salad its rich, creamy texture, while fresh lime juice adds a bright touch that balances the flavors. Lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and a hint of sugar, this versatile salad can be served chilled as a side dish or used as a delicious filling for sandwiches.

Salad

Lila Poulo




Fish Ball/Balchi di Piska
Fish Ball/Balchi di Piska

A simple and delicious fish balls recipe made out of king fish, tuna or any kind of fish that you desire. Enjoy!

Seafood

Komedor Krioyo




Milk Sweets/Kos di Lechi
Milk Sweets/Kos di Lechi

Milk Sweets or also known as Kos di Lechi, is a sweet popular on the islands of Curacao, Aruba, and Bonaire.

Sweets

Elsa Bulbaai




Butter Cake / Bolo di Manteka
Butter Cake / Bolo di Manteka

Butter Cake, known in Curaçao as Bolo di Manteka, is a rich cake with a moist crumb and buttery flavor. This simple Antillean favorite is well suited to birthdays, holidays, and an afternoon treat.

Cake

Lila Poulo




Prune Pie/Tert di Preimu
Prune Pie/Tert di Preimu

Prune Pie aka Tert di Preimu, is a delicious and juicy Pie containing deseeded prunes.

Pie

Sonia Garmers




Plantain Soup / Sopi di Banana
Plantain Soup / Sopi di Banana

Plantain Soup, known as Sopi di Banana, is a comforting dish enjoyed in Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire. Green plantain gives the soup body while vegetables, herbs, and seasoning create a warm Caribbean flavor.

Soup

Dee Dee Sambo




Goat Soup/Sopi di Kabritu
Goat Soup/Sopi di Kabritu

Goat soup or sopi di kabritu is a very delicious and popular soup on the islands of Curacao, Aruba, and Bonaire.

Soup

Dee Dee Sambo




Red Kidney Beans Soup/Sopi di Bonchi Kora
Red Kidney Beans Soup/Sopi di Bonchi Kora

Delicious Red Kidney Beans Soup recipe, aka "Sopi di Bonchi Kora" is a delicious soup recipe containing salted beef and pigtail. This version of the soup is very popular on the islands of Curacao, Aruba, and Bonaire

Soup

Dee Dee Sambo




Fish Soup / Sopi di Piska
Fish Soup / Sopi di Piska

Fish Soup, known as Sopi di Piska, is a flavorful island soup popular in Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire. Fresh fish, vegetables, herbs, and a touch of spice create a warming Dutch Caribbean meal.

Soup

Dee Dee Sambo




Beef Soup / Sopi di Karni
Beef Soup / Sopi di Karni

This Antillean Beef Stew Recipe aka "Sopi di Karni" is a popular and delicious soup on the islnads of Curacao, Aruba and Bonaire.

Soup

Dee Dee Sambo




Peanut Butter Cookies / Kuki di Pindakaas
Peanut Butter Cookies / Kuki di Pindakaas

This recipe is the version of peanut butter cookies made in the island of Curacao and its neighboring islands/ A peanut butter cookie is a type of cookie that is distinguished for having peanut butter as a principal ingredient. The cookie generally originated in the United States, its development dating back to the 1910s.

Dessert

Lila Poulo




Pumpkin Pancakes/Arepa di Papoena
Pumpkin Pancakes/Arepa di Papoena

This recipe version of Pumpkin Pancakes and also know as Arepa di Papoena, is one of the most popular ones used on of Curacao, Aruba and Bonaire. Enjoy!

Cake

Komedor Krioyo




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.

Main Dish

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.

Main Dish

Dee Dee Sambo




Pineapple Upside Down Cake / Bolo di Anasa
Pineapple Upside Down Cake / Bolo di Anasa

This Upside down Pinneapple cake is one of the many version of Pinneapple Cake recipe made on the islands of Curacao, Aruba, and Bonaire. It is a very delicious cake and surprisingly easy to make. Enjoy !

Cake

Antillean Eats




Coconut Rice / Aros di Koko
Coconut Rice / Aros di Koko

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.

Side Dish

Antillean Eats




Refrigerated Ladyfinger Cake
Refrigerated Ladyfinger Cake

This is a delicious refrigerated cake using Lady finger. It is nice sweet a creamy cake that is very popular in Curacao on the holidays.

Cake

Antillean Eats




Broccoli Salad / Salada di Brokoli
Broccoli Salad / Salada di Brokoli

This broccoli salad is a very refreshing and healthy broccoli salad that can be used as a side dish with any meal.

Salad

Antillean Eats




Dates Cake/Bolo di Dadel
Dates Cake/Bolo di Dadel

Dates cake is a delicious and moist cake that is popular on the islands of Curacao and the Caribbean.

Cake

Antillean Eats