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Aruba
Carni Stoba
Carni stoba; a classic Aruban beef stew; beef slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and chili peppers in a tomato-based gravy; a staple of Aruban cuisine; served with funchi or pan bati; requires 2-3 hours of braising; a hearty, comforting dish; a feature of everyday Aruban meals.
Aruba
Galina Stoba
Galina stoba; a traditional Aruban chicken stew; chicken slow-cooked with potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices; a staple of Aruban cuisine; served with white rice and beans (arroz moro) or funchi; a hearty, comforting dish; a feature of everyday Aruban meals
Aruba
Cabrito Stoba
Cabrito stoba; a traditional Aruban goat stew; goat meat slow-cooked with potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, green peppers, nutmeg, and hot peppers; served at celebrations; accompanied by funchi or pan bati; goat thrives in Aruba's rocky terrain; a staple of traditional stoba cuisine; requires 3-4 hours of cooking.
Curaçao
Yuana Stobá
Yuana stoba is a Curaçaoan iguana stew with tomato, onion, lime, sweet pepper, and bay leaf; include it only where current wildlife rules permit a lawful, locally available preparation.
Curaçao
Papaya Stobá
Papaya stoba; a Curaçaoan stew with unripe papaya simmered with beef or pork; a striking blend of sweet and savory; the simple fruit transformed into a savory comfort infused with local herbs and spices; a traditional island dish; a distinctive preparation of green papaya; a local specialty.