Kibbeling is a popular Dutch street food item consisting of pieces of fish that are dipped in batter, deep-fried in hot oil, and served with a dipping sauce such as garlic sauce, remoulade, ravigote, or whiskey sauce. In the Netherlands, kibbeling is mostly consumed as a snack, but it can also be prepared for dinner, when it is recommended to pair it with French fries, a fresh salad, and a sauce of choice.
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Kalfsvleeskroket is a Dutch kroket variety that is typically consumed as a snack. It can be bought at numerous streets from vending machines that serve food, or at snack bars. This elongated kroket is made from veal ragù that is thickened with flour, then breaded and deep-fried.
Veal ragù kroket is usually consumed as it is or with mayonnaise, and its popularity lies in the fact that it is simple and convenient.
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Rundvleeskroket is a Dutch kroket variety that is typically consumed as a snack, oftentimes bought at numerous street vending machines that serve food. It has an elongated shape and consists of a flour-thickened beef ragù that is breaded and deep-fried.
Rundvleeskroket is most commonly paired with mustard and consumed as it is, although it can also be placed in a bun.
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At just about every haringhuis (herring stand) or vishandel (fish shop) in Amsterdam, one can buy the Dutch delicacy of smoked eel, known as gerookte paling. In the past, smoked eel was a staple in the country, but today it is a true delicacy due to the scarcity of eels and its high price.
The dish is both healthy and flavorful, filled with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and protein. It is usually served on a bun or a cracker and consumed as a snack.
Saucijzenbroodjes (sausage rolls) is a Dutch dish consisting of meat that is wrapped in puff pastry. It is a popular snack that can be found at numerous Dutch fast food joints, street stands, bakeries, and train stations. Although the name suggests that the dish contains sausages, that is not the case–it is filled with ground beef that is spiced with nutmeg and black pepper.
The combination of these ingredients is then shaped into small logs that resemble sausages. Many people like to consume it for lunch as a light meal, although the rolls can also be served at home as an appetizer. They are quite easy to make, making them a favorite food for parties and similar social gatherings.
Patatje oorlog is a Dutch street food dish consisting of fries topped with a variety of condiments, including mayonnaise, finely chopped onions, and peanut-based satay-style sauce flavored with olek sambal, soy sauce, and chili. The dish is typically served in a paper cone and the fries are eaten by using your fingers.
Since patatje oorlog is a drinking dish, it is recommended to pair it with a cold beer on the side. The name of the dish means war fries or war chips, most probably referring to the fact that eating patatje oorlog is a messy affair, looking similar to a battlefield where chips, onions, and sauces are all over the place.
Kapsalon is a popular Dutch street food dish consisting of French fries topped with meat such as shawarma or kebab, various types of cheese (typically Gouda), salad greens, and various sauces (typically garlic sauce).
For vegetarians, there is a special version of the dish where falafel is used instead of meat. It is believed that kapsalon (Dutch for barbershop) was invented in Rotterdam around 2003, when a barber went to a nearby fast food joint and asked for a meal of French fries and shawarma.
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View moreThe popular Dutch snack known as kaassoufflé was invented in a Dutch Snackbar in the 1960s. Prepared in the shape of a large rectangle or a half-moon, it consists of thin, breaded and deep-fried dough that is filled with cheese, which melts in the process.
This snack can be bought frozen, made at home, or bought at numerous Dutch street vending machines that serve food (especially popular after a night out). Gouda is not the only option regarding the filling, which can be enriched by the addition of ham, spinach, different cheeses, and spices.
Berenklauw is a popular Dutch street food dish consisting of a combination of meatballs and onions that are fried together and served on a skewer. The dish is often served with a dipping sauce on the side, such as sweet and spicy peanut sauce, or gypsy sauce–consisting of tomatoes, paprika, onions, and sugar.
Berenklauw can be found throughout the Netherlands, sold by street vendors, in pubs, and in bars.
Broodje haring is a delicious Dutch sandwich that is traditionally served cold. It is made with raw, salt-cured herring, sliced gherkins, and diced onions tucked inside tender white buns. This sandwich can be bought throughout the country at vishandels – market stalls selling seafood and seafood-related snacks and sandwiches.
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