The food of the Netherlands
Clogs, tulips and huge mugs of beer. Get on your bicycle and let’s have some Dutch fun.
Regional food of the Netherlands – Ranging from seafood to hearty beef dishes, fresh asparagus and an array of cheeses.
Dutch cheeses – A wonderful description of all the beautiful Dutch cheeses.
Want to cook Dutch-style? Choose from any of these exceptional dishes…
Dutch pancakes – Plate sized pancakes filled with just about anything.
Licorice – 30,000 tons of drop (licorice) is eaten every year in the Netherlands.
Spekkoek – Dutch-Indonesian layered cake.
Speculaas – Carmelised almond cookies.
Advocaat – Brandy, whipped cream and cocoa powder. To this day the Dutch prefer their Advocaat thicker than the rest of the world and here’s a recipe to make at home.
Stamppot – A savoury delight.
Bruine bonen soep – Broth with vegetables.
Mosselen in witte wijn – Mussels in white wine.
Dutch meat balls – Something meaty.
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