A variety of dishes can be considered local. Although most of them are an adaption of imported meals. The Papiamentu word ‘Kuminda Kriyoyo’, or just the latter, describes best this fusion style food of food. Most popular are the stews, better known as stoba. Another dish you shouldn’t miss is the kadushi, made of cactus, while we prefer the Guiambo (okra soup). Another local hit is the delicious ‘keshi yena’, cheese stuffed with meat. A recipe which goes back to the slavery period, when the Dutch masters threw away their Gouda cheese rind and was filled by the slaver wives with meat. And, if your ready for it, try at least once the very distinct Iguana soup, made from the lovely green lizard type of reptile.