Fish is an important part of the Dutch diet. It plays a major role in the different dishes we have for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are over 160 types of fish that can be found in Dutch supermarkets or at local fish markets. Let’s get to know some of these fish dishes a little better:
Amersfoort Poelscherije
Amersfoort poelscherije is a fish dish from the city of Amersfoort in the Netherlands. The main ingredients are carp, carp dumplings, white wine, onions and carrots. The dish is served hot with boiled potatoes and fresh bread. The name ‘poelscherije’ literally translates as ‘fish sauce dish’. Why are carp so special in this dish? The main ingredient is carp, a northern European carp species that is not consumed in many other parts of the world. The combination of these ingredients is a typical Dutch dish that is served as a lunch on Fridays.
Steak with rusk and mashed potatoes
The Dutch like to eat meat and fish together, often with a rusk or bread and mashed potatoes. The combination of the rusk and mashed potatoes makes this a very hearty meal. Sometimes the steak is fried in butter, and the potatoes are served with lots of parsley, which is commonly eaten in the Netherlands. The steak, potatoes and rusk are served with red or white wine, preferably a full-bodied one such as a zinfandel or a shiraz. The steak, potatoes and rusk are served with a creamy sauce in which parsley is also often included.
Smother sandwich with fries and egg
Smother sandwiches are common in the Netherlands and Belgium. They are often sold on the street and are made with bread, cheese, a fried egg and mayonnaise. The egg is usually run through a grilling machine before being served. This combination is commonly served for breakfast or brunch.
As for the fries and egg, these are commonly bought frozen and are often served for dinner with beer or cider. Although the Dutch don’t usually drink beer for breakfast and brunch, the Dutch like to eat fries and eggs in the evening with beer as part of a smothered sandwich, or as a side dish with a steak.
Three days with fish
Fish is often a dish that is served during the three days after Easter. Mussels, plaice, pike and other types of fish are often served together with potatoes and carrots. The fish is often poached or baked. This can be a healthy, inexpensive and filling dish.
Fish is often salted and stored for several days before being served. The most common fish is herring, which is often served with mashed potatoes and carrots. The herring is salted, and people often eat a slice of salted fish with mashed potatoes and carrots.
Herring has a strong, fishy taste and is often eaten with mustard. Herring is also known as a case in Dutch.
Frikandel with parsley curry
The Dutch are known for their good taste in cuisine, especially when it comes to fish dishes. One of these dishes is the frikandel. The word is derived from the Dutch word ‘vieren’, which means ‘to celebrate’. Frikandel is a Dutch fish dish with curry sauce. The curry sauce for the dish is usually made from tomatoes, onions and carrots. The frikandel is a kind of fishball, which is commonly eaten in the Netherlands. The curry sauce can be served cold or at room temperature. This dish is commonly served at lunch or dinner with boiled potatoes, bread and a salad.
Friture or fritter heads?
Friture is a Dutch word for ‘fry’. If you go to a Dutch restaurant, you may see that they serve a variety of furniture. Friture is bread dipped in batter and then deep-fried. Friture is often served with a side of ketchup or mayonnaise. This is a very common snack in the Netherlands.
Another type of Dutch furniture is the fritter. Fritter is the bread that is cut into small triangles or round shapes and dipped in batter, sometimes mixed with sugar or cinnamon. Fritters are commonly served with coffee or tea during the afternoon or evening.
Dutch fritters are different from their German counterpart. For example, the Dutch fritter is sweeter and less savoury than the German fritter.
Stuffed cod balls
Cod balls are a famous Dutch snack that is made from cod and mashed potatoes. They are often served with tomato sauce or curry sauce.
The main ingredients for making cod balls are cod fillets and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes are mixed with milk or cream, butter, salt, paprika and sometimes parsley. The cod fillets are then mixed with the mashed potatoes and then formed into balls. The cod balls are commonly served with a sauce.
Cod is an important part of the Dutch diet. It is commonly eaten with fries, tartar sauce, and ketchup.
Gretel or Grolshtik. Does it taste if you don’t know it?
Gretel or grolshtik is a Dutch fish dish that originates from the province of Groningen. The dish consists of pike (grolshtik) cooked in wine and butter. The fish is served with mashed potatoes and carrots.
The Gretel is a popular Dutch dish. The origin of the name has nothing to do with Hansel and Gretel, but with a town in the province of Groningen. This name refers to a fish, a pike, traditionally gathered by fishermen in the town.
Herring paired with artichokes and celeriac
Artichokes and herring are a classic combination in the Netherlands. Herring, in particular, is a very common dish in many parts of the world. Herring is usually served with boiled artichokes. The artichokes, which are usually boiled, are served with potatoes, often mashed or with mayonnaise, or in a celeriac salad with herring, capers, onions and celeriac.
The combination of herring and celeriac is a healthy combination that is very common in the Netherlands. The celeriac has a strong taste and is commonly served with herring. This combination is a typical Dutch dish that is served as a lunch or dinner.
Chickpea soup. Is this soup hot or is that just something for the summer months?
Chickpea soup is a common Dutch dish. The main ingredient is chickpeas, which are fermented and can be eaten as a vegetable or as a soup. Chickpeas are commonly served with potatoes and carrots in the Netherlands. This dish is typically served hot or cold.
Chickpea soup is a very common Dutch dish. The main ingredient is chickpeas, which are fermented and can be eaten as a vegetable or as a soup. Chickpeas are commonly served with potatoes and carrots in the Netherlands. This dish is typically served hot or cold.
Chickpeas can be eaten raw or cooked. Chickpeas are rich in protein and fibre and can help increase your intake of these nutrients while reducing your intake of saturated fat, sugar and calories.
Dumpling steak with fried bread and cabbage puree. Is this enough?
Steak and dumplings are a classic Dutch combination. What makes this combination famous is that the steak is served with a dumpling. The dumplings are filled with mashed potatoes or bread. Usually, the dumplings are served with gravy or tomato sauce. This dish is usually served for lunch or dinner.
Frying bread is a typical Dutch way of preparing bread. The bread is often served with fried potatoes or is served with a side of ketchup or mustard. This is a very common Dutch dish.
