Curacao cuisine celebrates the island's history with a unique blend of Dutch and Caribbean inspired dishes. Seafood is the main staple in Curacao, and there's no shortage of fresh seafood caught daily around the island.
So, to help you prepare and plan for your trip to the island, here are nine dishes you must indulge in.
Foods To Try
Keshi Yena
Keshi Yena- a cheesy signature dish of Curacao
Bitterballen
2. Bitterballen- Bitterballen are deep fried meaty balls that are usually eaten alongside a 'biertje' (beer). Often part of a 'bittergarnituur', a platter laden with huge chunks of Gouda cheese, 'loempias' (spring rolls), and spicy mustard.
3. Oliebollen- Basically, they are deep fried sweet dumplings dusted with powdered sugar.
Oliebollen
Tutu
4. Funchi or Tutu- Tutu is a popular side dish on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao and is often substituted for rice or any starch on a meal.
Stroopwafels
5. Stroopwafels- A stroopwafel is a Dutch derived wafer cookie made from two thin layers of baked dough joined by a caramel filling.
6. Stoba- a type of beef stew
Stoba
Poffertjes
7. Poffertjes- a delicious Dutch pancake that is popular throughout the island
Arepa
8. Arepas- Arepa is a type of food made of ground maize dough, and usually stuffed with meats and grilled veggies.
9. Seafood
It doesn't matter what restaurants or cafes you choose to visit while in Curacao, but make sure you don't leave without indulging in some of the foods mentioned on this list! They are by far some of the greatest, tastiest options on the island. If you would like more information on the most popular restaurants and places to go, please don't hesitate to click on the link below to contact me with your inquiries.
Want to learn a little bit more about Curacao and all it has to offer to its visitors? Check out our amazing destination guide for Curacao to get some more ideas on what you can do on your vacation. Then, when you are ready to plan your trip, we can help you every step of the way!
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