Aruban chefs celebrate National Cooking Day on Sept. 25.
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Home to over 100 different nationalities, the ‘one happy island’ of Aruba is a cultural melting pot that cooks up a diverse range of signature dishes and recipes, often shared from one generation to the next. In honor of National Cooking Day on Sept. 25, Aruban chefs and restaurants are offering an overview of traditional Aruban fare along with recipes that can be made from home.
Stobas are made with a variety of meats.
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Stobas
Stobas are hearty, traditional Aruban stews, often made with a variety of meats such as goat, beef or chicken, combined with root vegetables and seasoned with local herbs. This comforting dish is slow-cooked to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Aruban cooks add a spiny, light green cucumber, called concomber, to the stew at the same time as the potatoes. The cucumbers should be rasped and cut in half lengthwise. Press each half gently to pop out the seeds before adding cucumbers to the stew. Recipe
These flavorful bundles are wrapped in banana leaves.
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Ayacas
Ayacas are a festive Aruban dish, typically enjoyed during the holiday season. These flavorful bundles consist of cornmeal dough filled with a savory mixture of meats, olives, raisins and spices, all wrapped in banana leaves and boiled. Recipe
Pan Bati is made from a batter of cornmeal and flour.
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Pan Bati
Pan Bati, meaning “beaten bread,” is a soft, slightly sweet flatbread that’s a staple in Aruban cuisine. Made from a batter of cornmeal and flour, it’s cooked on a griddle and often served alongside soups, stews or main dishes. Recipe
Pastechi is a savory snack enjoyed by Arubans.
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Pastechi
A traditional breakfast pastry found throughout the One happy island, Pastechi is a savory snack consisting of crescent-shaped deep-fried dough and a variety of ingredients ranging from chicken to tuna, vegetables or cheese. Recipe
An Aruban staple made with cornmeal, salt and butter.
Kenny Theysen
Funchi
This delicious cornmeal mush is a beautiful simplistic Aruban staple made with cornmeal, salt and butter that is often served as a complement to stews and soups but works great with a zesty hot sauce as well. Recipe
Restaurants
Gasparito Restaurant and Art Gallery is a standout in Aruba, celebrated for its traditional dishes like goat stew and Pan Bati, its historic architecture and its vibrant collection of local art. They feature award-winning chefs and an ever-changing art exhibition with many pieces available for purchase.
The Old Cunucu House
Experience authentic Aruban cuisine and warm island hospitality at the Old Cunucu House Restaurant. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the charming, historic 150-year-old cunucu house or on the outside veranda. The menu features local specialties like keshi yena, stewed chicken, goat and fresh fish.
Papiamento Restaurant
Papiamento is serving upscale local cuisine in an historic 100-year old “cunucu” house. They serve an array of delicious appetizers, home style cooked meals and rich desserts. Guests can dine in the lush garden beside the sparkling pool, and guests are also able to check out Papiamento’s wine vault and cigar lounge while learning about the history of antiques that decorate the home.
Elements Restaurant
Elements Restaurant offers guests an unforgettable culinary experience with an oceanfront view. From sustainable seafood to natural meats, their European-style portions have flavors from all around the world. As an adults only establishment, guests can choose to dine from their Authentic Aruban and Caribbean Buffet, to their lunch/dinner menu, their wine selection and more.
Flying Fishbone
Flying Fishbone is located right in Aruba’s fisherman’s town, Savaneta. Being the first Aruban restaurant to popularize on-the-beach dining, Flying Fishbone is offering some of the freshest seafood and flavorful dishes inspired by European and Caribbean cuisine. Some of their most popular dishes include the Escargots de Bourgogne, Surf & Turf and Fish-of-the-Day.
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