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The regional cuisine of Willemstad is very diverse and offers an inimitable combination of gastronomic traditions of different European countries. Fish and shellfish make up the basis of the national restaurants’ menus. By the way, seaweed is also incredibly popular in the region and present in many interesting and healthy dishes. Popular seafood dishes can be served with seasonal vegetables. Potato remains one of the most popular garnish types.

Many foreign guests might be surprised by seafood cooking methods that are widespread in Willemstad restaurants. Many seafood types are cooked on coals. That is particularly true about devilfish and different types of shellfish. Ingredients of some foods may look very unusual and original for guests of the city. For example, some dishes with seafood also contain such ingredient as cacti.

First-course dishes are incredibly interesting and definitely worth a try. Many national cuisine restaurants offer fish soups with coconut milk and even bananas. Meat dishes are, however, not so diverse. Lamb and goat meat remain the most popular in the region. That meat is used to cook delicious meatballs. Stewing is one more popular way to cook meat in the region. That said, there are some unusual dishes among foods with meat. For example, tourists can order a special beef soup that is cooked with plantain.
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