Cuisine in Caribbean Netherlands / BES Islands

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Signature dishes

Keshi Yena

Cheese shell stuffed with chicken and olives, then baked.

  • Region: Bonaire
  • Main ingredients: Edam cheese, chicken, olives, raisins

Cabrito Stoba (Goat Stew)

Slow-cooked goat meat in a home-style stew.

  • Main ingredients: goat meat, tomato, herbs, chili

Iguana Soup

Nutritious soup featuring iguana meat.

  • Region: Bonaire
  • Main ingredients: iguana meat, vegetables, spices

Pastechi

Fried pastry stuffed with minced meat or cheese.

  • Main ingredients: flour, ground beef, cheese, onion

Funchi

Polenta-like staple made from cornmeal.

  • Main ingredients: cornmeal, salt, butter

Johnny Cake

Fried bread-like snack popular for breakfast.

  • Main ingredients: flour, baking powder, water, salt

Pisca Criolla

White fish braised in tomato-based sauce.

  • Main ingredients: white fish, tomato, onion, bell pepper

Sopi Mondongo

Tripe stew made with beef stomach.

  • Main ingredients: beef stomach, vegetables, spices

Saba Lobster

Grilled spiny lobster caught near Saba.

  • Region: Saba
  • Main ingredients: lobster, garlic butter

Statian Fish Chowder

Mild seafood chowder with coconut milk.

  • Region: Sint Eustatius
  • Main ingredients: seafood, coconut milk, herbs

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