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LOCAL Tuesday 25 July 2023

Aruban snacks and where to find them

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