Komkomber Stoba at Landhuis Dokterstuin
To every adventurous travel eventually comes the most crucial question of all: What shall we eat? Thankfully there is more than enough to choose from! Our local cuisine is a delightful blend of Dutch, Indonesian, Latin America and Caribbean tastes. Our most famous dish may very well be piska hasa ku funchi = fried fish with cooked cornmeal. Feeling a little more adventurous? No problem!
We proudly recommend Komkomber Stoba = Small Cucumber Stew at Landhuis Dokterstuin.
Landhuis Dokterstuin is an eighteenth century plantation house with beautiful architecture. It sits on a atop a hill, overlooking the countryside. Still, it's mostly for the culinairy treasure inside that you'll remember it. It houses the popular restaurant called Komedor Krioyo = Local Creole Dining Room. As soon as you have a seat you won't be able to resist the delicious scents from the kitchen.
We proudly recommend Komkomber Stoba = Small Cucumber Stew at Landhuis Dokterstuin.
Landhuis Dokterstuin is an eighteenth century plantation house with beautiful architecture. It sits on a atop a hill, overlooking the countryside. Still, it's mostly for the culinairy treasure inside that you'll remember it. It houses the popular restaurant called Komedor Krioyo = Local Creole Dining Room. As soon as you have a seat you won't be able to resist the delicious scents from the kitchen.
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm
Tel.: (+5999) 864-2701
Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm
Tel.: (+5999) 864-2701
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So what is Komkomber Stoba? The name actually says it. Cucumber Stew. It is a stew made of a local vegetable, Komkomber chiki = small cucumber. The name may be a little misleading, but it is also known as West Indian Gourd. Typically this is a vine that has become very popular for this dish. The surface of the vegetable has small spines. The flesh within is light green and the flavor is similar to that of a cucumber.
Komkomber Stoba consists of these elements:
- Komkomber chiki | West Indian Gourd
- Sweet onions, potatoes, pumkin
- Salted pig tail
- Salted beef
Have it with your choice of funchi = cooked cornmeal or tutu = cooked cornmeal with black-eyed peas for an exciting culinary experience! PS: You may want to try Bakiyou = Salted fish.
Another local favorite!
Komkomber Stoba consists of these elements:
- Komkomber chiki | West Indian Gourd
- Sweet onions, potatoes, pumkin
- Salted pig tail
- Salted beef
Have it with your choice of funchi = cooked cornmeal or tutu = cooked cornmeal with black-eyed peas for an exciting culinary experience! PS: You may want to try Bakiyou = Salted fish.
Another local favorite!
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