These super tasty dishes from the Netherlands show you just how diverse and exciting Dutch food really is. You might not be able to travel there right now, but you can certainly still recreate some of their best food.
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Time to get into the kitchen, sharpen those knives and get cooking some of these dishes from the Netherlands!
Dishes From The Netherlands
1. Appelvlaai – Dutch Apple Tart
Vlaai is a traditional tart from the Limburg province of the Netherlands. It is a bit of a strange tart because of the dough that it uses. Normally, a pie will use some variation of pâte brisée, a flaky shortcrust dough, or a tart will use a pâte sucrée, a sweet shortcrust pastry with the addition of egg yolks. The crust for vlaai instead uses a sweetened yeast dough, almost like brioche.
Recipe created by Mark.
2. Bitterballen
Bitterballen are small fried balls of beef ragout. They’re one of the Netherlands favourite snacks. Legend says that they originated in the 1900s as a way the housewives found to use meat leftovers to create appetisers.
Recipe created by Olivia.
3. Oliebollen (Dutch Doughnuts)
These little deep fried doughnuts are often served at outdoor stalls across the country, and every one of them is a little taste of heaven.
Recipe created by Letizia.
4. Stamppot
Dutch Stamppot is comfort food of the Netherlands. Kale mashed potatoes, topped with smoky sausages. A perfect hearty fall or winter meal.
Recipe created by Lisa.
5. Stroopwafels
Stroopwafels that are becoming more popular at specialty stores in the United States and there isn’t much better than a warm from the iron waffle cookie filled with a cinnamon-scented thick caramel syrup.
Recipe created by Tara.
6. White Asparagus
Nicknamed “white gold”, the asparagus has a slightly sweeter taste and is less bitter than its green cousin making these highly prized possessions.
Recipe created by Devan.
7. Dutch Mini Pancakes
Dutch mini pancakes are bite sized, poppable, airy, and perfect for tiny hands. Serve them in a bowl for a fun take on the new tiny pancake cereal craze! Drizzle on maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for the best breakfast bowl ever.
Recipe created by Sarita.
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