Bonchi kora

Bonchi kora is a traditional dish originating from the islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. The soup consists of red kidney beans, corned beef, pork tail, onions, nutmeg, butter, garlic, and sugar. The meat is placed in water overnight in order to remove some of the salt. On the following morning, the meat is boiled until soft. The beans and garlic are boiled and mixed with the onions, nutmeg, and meat, then simmered with butter and sugar until everything is tender and fully cooked. Once done, bonchi kora is traditionally served with bread, rice, or funchi (local polenta). The dish is traditionally cooked on Mondays so that the leftovers can be enjoyed throughout the week.