Mr. Paul Zijlstra serves as the Executive Chef for Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives. Originally from the Netherlands, Chef Paul attended the Culinary Hotel School in Amsterdam, and trained in Holland with Dutch Master Chefs. In 2008, he moved from Bonaire to Aruba and began working with Divi Resorts as the Executive Chef at Windows on Aruba and Mulligans Restaurant. He had the honor of cooking for numerous members of Dutch, Arubian and foreign governments, members of Parliament and King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during their stay in St. Maarten at Divi Little Bay Resort. In 2016, Chef Paul became one of the Executive Chefs for the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives, where he was responsible for sourcing the best quality food for their buffets and a la carte restaurants. He also introduced theme nights with special presentations and a variety of fresh market foods.
The Food
Grass Fed Beef
We believe in serving our guests quality and tasty ingredients like Argentinian sourced grass-fed beef which can be found on the menu at any of our restaurants.
Spirits
Kick back and relax with your favorite tropical cocktail on the beach or by the pool. We offer a variety of top-shelf liquors as part of our all inclusive package.
Smit & Dorlas Coffee
Locally roasted in the Caribbean and served at our resorts, Smit & Dorlas coffee is a delicious way to start your day!
THE INGREDIENTS
At Divi & Tamarijn Aruba, we take pride in providing the best guest dining experience. Ingredients are responsibly sourced for all of our restaurants. We use Argentinian sourced grass-fed beef proven to be higher in certain vitamins, antioxidants and healthy fats. We grow herbs and spices in our gardens and make every effort to incorporate locally sourced ingredients into all of our sauces, dishes and desserts. Our breakfast buffets serve fresh local fruits each morning. Some of Aruba's local food sources include:
Mango
Papaya
Limes
Pineapple
Watermelon
Plantain
Mushrooms
Cucumber
Tomatoes
Coconuts
Mahi Mahi
Red Snapper
Okra
THE RECIPE
Grilled Mahi Mahi Fillet with Pineapple Chutney served at Our Signature Red Parrot Restaurant
GRILLED MAHI MAHI
Ingredients 4 Mahi Mahi fillets (6-8 oz.) Juice of one lemon 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper
Process Heat grill (Charcoal grill) to medium heat (about 400 degrees) Oil the fish lightly and place fish on the grill, skin side first Cook for 3-4 minutes before flipping Cook opposite side for 4-5 minutes
PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY
Ingredients 2 ripe pineapples, chopped into bite size pieces 1 cucumber, chopped into bite size pieces 1/2 of a large red onion, chopped into bite size pieces Juice of 1 1/2 limes 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp crushed pink pepper corns
Process In a large frying pan, heat coconut oil Add pineapple and cucumber to the frying pan and saute for 1 minute Add red onion and continue to saute for 1 minute Add the lime juice and crushed pink pepper corn Stop saute, turn off heat All ingredients are bite size and correct temperature to serve
