Funchi

Funchi is an Aruban staple, a simple dish made with cornmeal, salt, and butter. The cornmeal is cooked in boiling water and stirred with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes thick and stiff. It is then combined with butter before being served.

Funchi can be sliced, fried in butter or oil, and served with a variety of ingredients, or it can be consumed as it is and served as an accompaniment to stews and soups.