Aruban keshi yena
Aruban keshi yena: seasoned chicken with vegetables, raisins and olives, baked in layers of Gouda cheese. Serves 4; allow about 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes in the oven.
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Food and eating habits
How people eat in Aruba
50 indicators exploring everyday meals, ingredients and food culture. Information is completed progressively from documented evidence.
3 of 50 indicators with documented information
Not all data are comparable: food supply, purchases and intake are different measures. Check the period, population and method for each finding. Qualitative descriptions do not establish percentages or amounts.
Timing and company
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| Meal times | Awaiting research |
| Meals per day | Awaiting research |
| Meal duration | Awaiting research |
| Daily energy distribution | Awaiting research |
| Weekdays and weekends | Awaiting research |
| Eating at home and away | Awaiting research |
| Cooking frequency | Awaiting research |
| Eating together | Awaiting research |
Pantry and recipes
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| Most consumed ingredients | Awaiting research |
| Ingredient prevalence in recipes | Awaiting research |
Cereals and plant foods
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| Cereals and cereal products | Awaiting research |
| Bread | Awaiting research |
| Pulses | Awaiting research |
| Vegetables | Awaiting research |
| Fruit | Awaiting research |
| Potatoes, roots and tubers | Awaiting research |
Protein foods
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| Meat | Awaiting research |
| Fish and seafood | Awaiting research |
| Eggs | Awaiting research |
| Milk and dairy products | Awaiting research |
| Protein sources | Awaiting research |
Fats, flavours and condiments
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| Cooking fats |
Olive oil is used to coat funchi fries before baking; oil is also heated with ruku (annatto) seeds to extract color for a soup. Scope, method and limitations
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| Herbs and spices |
A description of Aruba’s pastechi says their fillings are often mixed with raisins, cumin, nutmeg, and sometimes hot peppers. Scope, method and limitations
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| Sauces and condiments |
Pica di papaya is described as an Aruban hot sauce made with Madame Jeanette peppers and papayas, served as a table condiment. A Creole sauce of onion, tomato, pepper, and garlic is also described with fish. Scope, method and limitations
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Meal composition
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| Breakfast composition | Awaiting research |
| Main meal composition | Awaiting research |
| Dinner composition | Awaiting research |
| Appetisers and snacks | Awaiting research |
| Desserts and sweets | Awaiting research |
| Portion sizes | Awaiting research |
Techniques and equipment
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| Cooking techniques | Awaiting research |
| Vegetable preparation | Awaiting research |
| Food preservation | Awaiting research |
| Fermented foods | Awaiting research |
| Kitchen equipment | Awaiting research |
Drinks
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| Everyday drinks | Awaiting research |
| Coffee and tea preparation | Awaiting research |
| Drinks with meals | Awaiting research |
Nutrition and dietary patterns
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| Energy and nutrients | Awaiting research |
| Salt and sugars | Awaiting research |
| Dietary patterns | Awaiting research |
Shopping, prices and waste
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| Food expenditure | Awaiting research |
| Cost of a common basket | Awaiting research |
| Cost of specific meals | Awaiting research |
| Grocery shopping locations | Awaiting research |
| Shopping frequency | Awaiting research |
| Prepared food and delivery | Awaiting research |
| Household food waste | Awaiting research |
Seasons and celebrations
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| Seasonal produce | Awaiting research |
| Celebration food | Awaiting research |
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Recipes connected with Aruba
Each recipe documents one version. Geographic associations do not imply an exclusive origin.
Aruban Pan Bati
Pan bati, a lightly sweet cornmeal-and-wheat pancake, griddled until golden and served as a side. Makes about 4 servings; times are estimates.
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Sources consulted
Read the sources and each document’s scope. A heritage inscription concerns a particular practice, not all of a country’s cuisine.
- Food in Aruba: 18 Incredible Dishes to Try | Celebrity Cruises www.celebritycruises.com/blog/aruba-food celebritycruises.com Consulted: November 12, 2026