Curacao Chicken Chinese Rolls / Lumpia di Galinja
Curacao Chicken Chinese Rolls / Lumpia di Galinja

Lumpia are crispy, savory rolls filled with a flavorful mixture of chicken, shrimp, ham, bean sprouts, Chinese cabbage, celery, green onions and peppers. This Caribbean-style version combines Asian-inspired seasonings such as sambal, trassie and Maggi with homemade thin wrappers that are rolled around the filling and fried until beautifully golden and crisp. Serve them hot as an appetizer, party snack or alongside your favorite dipping sauce.

Appetizer

Sonia Garmers




Seaside Tuna Tacos
Seaside Tuna Tacos

Seaside Tuna Tacos pair seasoned tuna with crisp taco shells and colorful toppings. Add shredded lettuce, sliced olives, and tomatoes for a quick seafood meal with bright Caribbean flavor.

Appetizer

R.L.




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

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Pastechi / Stuffed Savory Pastry
Pastechi / Stuffed Savory Pastry

Pastechi is a popular Curaçao pastry filled with seasoned meat, chicken, cheese, tuna, or vegetables and fried until golden. Its crisp shell and savory center make it a favorite breakfast, snack, or party food.

Appetizer

Sonia Garmers




Pickled Pig Ear Strips / Sult
Pickled Pig Ear Strips / Sult

Sult is a traditional Curaçao appetizer made with tender strips of pig ear marinated in a bright, tangy pickle. Often prepared for New Year celebrations, it is served chilled as a distinctive Antillean holiday dish.

Appetizer

Chino Jansen




Cheese Balls/Kaasbal
Cheese Balls/Kaasbal

Cheese balls are appetizer balls made using Jong Dutch cheese or best known as Gouda Cheese in the USA. This is a popular item served at parties or get together on the islands of Curacao, Aruba and Bonaire. These are simple to make and are very delicious. Enjoy !

Appetizer

Antillean Eats




Dutch Croquetes / Kroket Hulandes
Dutch Croquetes / Kroket Hulandes

A croquette is a small breadcrumbed fried food roll containing, usually as main ingredients, ground meat (veal, beef, chicken, or turkey) or with other ingredients. After World War II in the Netherlands, several suppliers started mass-producing croquettes filled with beef. The croquette (kroket or kroketten in Dutch) subsequently became even more popular as a fast food; meat ragout covered in breadcrumbs which is subsequently deep-fried.

Appetizer

Antillean Eats