The best Dutch snack foods you have to try
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- 11 Jul 2022
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Dutch cuisine isn’t exactly known for being the most adventurous, but when it comes to snack foods, nobody beats the Netherlands. From the sweet and the savory – to the downright crazy – there’s plenty to sink your teeth into. Just take a look at these lekker Dutch snacks.
Bitterballen
Arguably the king of Dutch snack foods, bitterballen have long dominated the bar-snack scene in the Netherlands. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these devilishly delicious meatballs typically contain beef, chicken, veal, or mushroom ragout. The tasty mixture is chilled and rolled into balls, then coated with breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden.
Bitterballen are typically served with a grainy or spiced mustard dip, and often come as part of a bittergarnituur; an assortment of fried finger foods that accompany drinks. But be careful when you take that first bite, as these little treasures can be hotter than the sun. We aren’t exaggerating!
Kroketten
Similar to bitterballen, but cylindrical in shape, kroketten (or croquettes in English) come with a variety of fillings. This can be beef, pork, vegetables, potatoes, or shrimp. Eat them on their own as a snack or on a slice of white bread or hot dog buns with a tasty mustard dip.
This popular snack is available in many bars, cafés, and restaurants throughout the Netherlands; including McDonald’s and the legendary vending machine snack bar, FEBO. But just like bitterballen, they can also be extremely hot inside – so be careful!
Frikandel
This unusual looking sausage might not look very appetizing, but it has remained one of the most popular Dutch snacks since it first appeared in the Netherlands in 1959. Frikandel is a long, skinless, dark sausage that is made from a mixture of chicken, pork, or beef. However, some manufacturers use horse meat – so be warned!
Unlike most sausages, frikandel is deep-fried. Most eat it on its own or on a bread roll (broodje frikandel). Usual condiments include curry ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and diced onions. However, more adventurous snackers eat it with apple sauce. Still not convinced?
Patatje oorlog
Make chips, not war! French fries are a popular snack throughout the world, but nobody eats them quite like the Dutch. One of the country’s more strangely-named treats consists of fries topped with a variety of condiments. These include mayonnaise, finely chopped onions, and peanut satay sauce.
The name, which literally translates to “war fries”, refers to the fact that eating them is a particularly messy affair. The snack itself also resembles a battlefield of condiments. Patatje oorlog typically comes on a plate or in a conical cup and goes down nicely with a cold beer on the side. But however you eat it, make sure you have a napkin on hand to clean up the mess afterward. Read More...
