Cool Island Soup

Sopi di pampuna is a flavorful pumpkin soup from Aruba that is commonly consumed throughout the Caribbean islands. Apart from pumpkin, other key ingredients in the soup are salted beef, heavy cream, cinnamon, Tabasco sauce, and vegetables such …

Pastechi is a traditional Aruban breakfast that can also be served as a snack, consisting of deep-fried, crescent-shaped dough filled with a variety of ingredients such as chicken, beef, tuna, vegetables, or cheese. The key ingredient is usually …

Pan bati is a pancake that is made in Aruba. The literal translation is "smashed bread" because it is so flat. It contains sorghum flour, wheat flour and milk. In Aruba it is sometimes eaten as a side …

It is an Aruban and Curaçaoan main course dish, consisting of a large round ball of cheese stuffed with spiced meat, served steamed or baked. The dish is believed to have originated from Dutch Empire slaves of the …

Giambo is a typical Aruban dish consisting of beef, okra, and fish such as red snapper, cooked together into a thick and hearty soup. Also known as the Antillean gumbo, this flavorful Aruban version of the famous Cajun …

Funchi is an Aruban staple, a simple dish made with cornmeal, salt, and butter. The cornmeal is cooked in boiling water and stirred with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes thick and stiff. It is then combined …

Bolita di keshi is a popular Aruban snack that is especially beloved by children who consume it as a snack. Because it is quite easy to prepare, bolita di keshi is an ideal dish for parties and family …

Balchi di pisca are Aruban fish cakes, a dish typically made from any of the island's local white-flesh fish, including mahi-mahi, grouper, or red snapper. The fish is combined with boiled potatoes and spices, then fried in hot …

Ayaca is an Aruban dish where steamed meat is cooled in a banana leaf, with cashews and other dried fruits. This dish has Venezuelan roots. It typically brings together families at Christmas, but you can find it in …