Nederlandse keuken

Dutch Cuisine

Dutch cuisine may not be world-famous, but it’s full of surprises. Comfort food is all the rage these days, and the Dutch kitchen is packed with exactly that. On top of that, Indonesian cuisine has deeply enriched traditional Dutch food, bringing delicious new flavours and variations.

Dutch Recipes

  • Hachee

    Hachee

    This classic beef stew gets extra flavour from an overnight vinegar marinade, after which the meat is slowly braised to buttery tenderness.
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  • Afbeelding van Limburgs zuurvlees

    Limburgs Zuurvlees

    Limburgs zuurvlees is a delicious dish where vinegar and apple syrup create a perfect sweet-and-sour harmony.
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  • Witlofsalade met melisse

    Chicory Salad with Lemon Balm

    This is a lovely spring salad with the fresh taste of lemon balm. Great as a light lunch or side dish.
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  • Stamppot andijvie

    Endive mash

    A true Dutch classic: creamy, savoury, and full of flavour. Endive mash (stamppot andijvie) is ideal on cold days and ready in under half an hour.
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  • Hete bliksem

    Hete Bliksem (Hot Lightning)

    A delicious mashed dish, maybe less known, but perfect for cold winter days.
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  • Blote billetjes in 't gras

    Bare Bottoms in the Grass

    This mash is a true classic from Dutch cuisine, perfect for the colder months of the year.
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  • Zoetzure komkommer

    Sweet and Sour Cucumber

    Sweet and sour cucumber is an old-fashioned, super easy recipe that’s always a hit whenever it’s on the table.
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  • Hollandse garnalen cocktail met appel

    Dutch Shrimp Cocktail with Apple

    Shrimp with apple, dill and celery completed with cooking cream and a dash of cognac.

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  • Romige spitskool met ham in roomsaus

    Pointed Cabbage with Ham and Caraway

    A tasty side dish that pairs perfectly with fish or meat. Delicious with a few boiled potatoes.

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  • Dutch Herring Salad

    Herring salad is a classic in Dutch cuisine, perfect as a starter or light meal.

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  • Grootmoeders appelmoes

    Grandma’s Apple Sauce

    This homemade applesauce is wonderfully smooth, tangy-sweet, and naturally sweetened to taste. Perfect for preserving and enjoying for months.

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  • Gerookte makreel met appeltje

    Smoked Mackerel with Apple

    A fresh mackerel salad that works wonderfully as a light lunch or a tasty bite with drinks.

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