One of the most popular foods in the Dutch Antilles, funchi is a major source of dinner time carbohydrates. It is usually combined with other dishes such as karni stoba (Caribbean beef stew) or served with a tasty sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 cups corn flour (Harina P.A.N. is recommended*)
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

• Bring water and salt to a boil.
• Slowly add corn flour, stirring well. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
• Add the butter.
• Place funchi on a plate and press into a thick cake using a second plate.
• • Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.

tip: When pressing into a thick cake, it is best that the funchi is moist.

*Harina P.A.N. corn flour is precooked and needs only 5 minutes to cook instead of 30.

“Kome dushi!”

– Jurino

This recipe was originally posted in Dutch on Antilliaans Eten and has been reposted and translated with permission.