How often did you look for Dutch recipes on the internet? Probably never if you’re not Dutch. Most of the Dutch grew up with dinners consisting of meat / boiled veggies / boiled potatoes. Luckily this is starting to change. But still, we have some traditional food that y’all definitely should get to know. Some of the dishes are already vegan, others will be veganised.
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Recipe: Vegan ‘balkenbrij’
Balkenbrij is an old Dutch dish traditionally made from the less popular parts of animals, in particular blood of pigs. Yeah that sounds gross I know! But the flavour also comes from typical spices used for this dish, as well as buckwheat flour. Recipes vary also per region, some add bacon for example, but…
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Recipe: ‘Hutspot’ with smoked sausage
The most famous Dutch winter dish is without a doubt stamppot. Consisting of mashed potatoes with another type of vegetable mixed in, classic combinations are with kale, endive, sauerkraut, Brussels sprouts or carrot. Stamppot is very much comfortfood and uncomplicated to prepare, it’s possible to prepare it in just one pot. Perfect for these…
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Recipe: Dutch split pea soup
Split pea soup is a true Dutch classic and also one of the few Dutch dishes with legumes as an ingredient. It’s also known as snert in the Netherlands, which besides the name for the soup also refers to something which is worthless or cheap. This apparently originated in the shipping industry when the cook…
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Recipe: Asparagus with vegan Hollandaise sauce
Aaah asparagus, a true sign of springtime. In the Netherlands the white ones are the most common. They are cultivated primarily in the south of the country, where you often can buy them directly from the farmer. They are generally available from mid April until mid June, so take advantage while it lasts. A traditional…
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Dutch pancakes
Although pancakes are not strictly reserved to the Dutch cuisine, the way we make them differs from other countries. Compared to American pancakes, Dutch pancakes are larger and flatter, though thicker than French crêpes. Delicious but easy to make, they are a favourite of children and adults alike. Perhaps this is why one can…