Dutch Cuisine

27 dishes · Community built

Dutch Dishes

#1

Stroopwafel

The Netherlands' greatest contribution to biscuit culture — two thin waffle layers sandwiching a caramel syrup filling. ...

#2

Bitterballen

The Netherlands' most beloved bar snack — small, spherical croquettes of slow-braised beef ragout in béchamel, breaded a...

#3

Erwtensoep

Dutch split pea soup — thick enough to stand a spoon in, made from split peas, pork, celery root, leeks and smoked sausa...

#4

Stamppot

The Netherlands' great winter dish — mashed potato combined with various vegetables: kale (boerenkool), sauerkraut (zuur...

#5

Haring

Raw herring — lightly salted and eaten whole, held by the tail and lowered into the mouth, or chopped and served in a br...

#6

Appelflap

A flaky, folded pastry filled with spiced cinnamon apple.

#7

Boerenkool Stamppot

Mashed potato mixed with curly kale, served with smoked sausage and gravy.

#8

Ontbijtkoek

A dense, spiced breakfast cake made with rye flour and honey, a traditional Dutch loaf.

#9

Boterkoek

A dense, buttery cake with a slightly crisp top and chewy interior.

#10

Bossche Bol

A large choux bun filled with whipped cream and dipped entirely in dark chocolate glaze.

#11

Kapsalon

A takeaway tray of fries topped with döner or shawarma meat, melted Gouda, salad and garlic and chilli sauces.

#12

Vlaflip

A layered dessert of custard and fruit yogurt, a nostalgic Dutch treat.

#13

Uitsmijter

Open-faced bread topped with ham, cheese, and fried eggs, a classic Dutch lunch dish.

#14

Kroket

A deep-fried roll with a creamy ragout filling, typically beef, coated in breadcrumbs.

#15

Vlaamse Frites

Thick-cut fries, twice-fried for a crisp exterior and fluffy interior, often served with mayonnaise.

#16

Zuurkool Stamppot

Mashed potato mixed with sauerkraut, typically topped with smoked sausage.

#17

Oliebollen

Deep-fried dough balls studded with raisins, dusted in powdered sugar, a New Year's treat.

#18

Huzarensalade

A creamy potato salad with diced meat, pickles, apple and egg, decorated and served cold.

#19

Zeeuwse Mosselen

Mussels from Zeeland steamed in white wine with onion and celery, a beloved Dutch seafood dish.

#20

Kibbeling

Battered, deep-fried white fish chunks, served with a garlic mayonnaise sauce.

#21

Hutspot

A mash of potatoes, carrots, and onion, traditionally served with stewed meat.

#22

Gehaktbal

A large, savory Dutch meatball braised in a rich gravy, served with potatoes.

#23

Rookworst

A smoked sausage traditionally served alongside stamppot, a Dutch winter staple.

#24

Appelbeignets

Apple rings dipped in batter and deep-fried, dusted with cinnamon sugar.

#25

Hachee

A slow-cooked beef stew with onions and vinegar, giving it a distinctive sweet-sour flavor.

#26

Poffertjes

Small, fluffy mini pancakes made from a yeasted batter, traditionally cooked in a special dimpled pan.

#27

Draadjesvlees

Beef braised for hours with onions, bay and cloves until it falls apart into threads.

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