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Saturday 4 November 2023

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Aruban snacks and where to find them

meat and dough mix filling. Batidos are fruit shakes, most always find a coco-
The Aruban kroket is based typically made with added nut/shaved ice vendor:
on its Dutch counterpart, milk for some creaminess. 1. Right next to the Red
the “bitterbal”. However, you can also ask Anchor in San Nicolas,
to hold the milk. Batidos are on the way to Baby
These two snacks are typi- commonly found in snack Beach.
cally found in all local snack shops too. You may find 2. Along the main road
trucks, which can be found some batido shops next the next to the airport field.
all over the island, including flee markets downtown, or 3. At the California Light
on the side of the main road if you’re on your way to San House.
that stretches from San Nicolas, at Mauchi Smooth- 4. At the Alto Vista Cha-
Nicolas to the Hotel Area. ies and Juice Bar in Sava- pel.
You can also find pastechis neta (located at the side of
and krokets at local bak- the main road). These vendors may also sell
eries and snack shops, like other delights, like the be-
ORANJESTAD — Want to One of the staples of Aru- Bright Bakery in Piedra Plat, If you are looking for some- loved coconut-based des-
taste something different ban cuisine and snacks is Huchada in Santa Cruz or thing a bit more fresh and sert “cocada” or peanuts.
for a change? How about the Pastechi. Pastechi is a Pastechi House in the city healthy, why not try some All in all, in Aruba, you can
some Aruban snacks that Caribbean fried pastry that center. These places may coconuts, or shaved ice always find some place
you can find all around the is filled with cheese, meat, also sell other snacks and from local vendors? These to take a break and have
island? Hop in your car, and chicken, veggies and sandwiches too, perfect for vendors carry their little a bite of something local,
go to these locations to find sometimes even fish! Or per- on-the-road lunch break. shop at the back of their you maybe just might have
some of the most popular haps you might want to try truck, so they are ever- to look for them!q
and tasty snacks that are a croquette, locally called While you’re at it, why not moving around the island.
beloved by our locals. a “kroket,” which is a crusty accompany your snack However, there are a few Photo credit: wheninaruba.
fried snack with typically a with a refreshing “batido”? spots where you can al- com