Top 10 Dutch foods
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Loading... - Franken Kim
- 07 Apr 2023
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Dutch cuisine might not be as well known as its European counterparts, but you’d be surprised just how delicious food is in the Netherlands. From the sweet and the savory – to the darn right crazy – there’s plenty to sink your teeth into. Just take a look at these lekker Dutch foods, with recipes to try at home.
- 1. Erwtensoep
- 2. Pannenkoeken
- 3. Poffertjes
- 4. Bami Goreng
- 5. Stamppot
- 6. Hutspot
- 7. Saté
- 8. Hachée
- 9. Boterkoek
- 10. Appeltaart
1. Erwtensoep
Essentially a meal in itself, erwtensoep is a thick pea soup – so thick in fact that some say you should be able to leave a spoon standing up in it! You make it using dried split green peas and other vegetables such as celery, onions, leeks, carrots, and potatoes. You then add slices of smoked sausage just before serving; which is usually with a piece of rye bread (roggebrood) topped with smoked bacon (katenspek), cheese, and butter. While the Dutch traditionally eat Erwtensoep on New Year’s Day, it is also a popular choice during the cold winter months. In fact, you will often see skaters along the frozen canals warming themselves up with a steaming hot mug of snert – another name for this tasty soup.
2. Pannenkoeken
Pannenkoeken have remained a staple of local cuisine in the Netherlands for centuries, and it’s not hard to see why. These hearty Dutch pancakes can be topped with sweet or savory ingredients; such as bacon, salmon, apple, cheese, chocolate, powdered sugar, and stroop (a treacly Dutch syrup). But don’t be fooled into thinking they are similar to the American or Scotch variety, because they can be huge! As a result, they can be enjoyed as a main course for lunch, dinner, or dessert – if you have room. Read More…
