Bitterballen : The Dutch appetizer

Bitterballen are Dutch meatballs. They are made from a mixture of beef or veal, beef stock, butter, flour, parsley, salt and pepper. The outside is crunchy and the inside is soft. They are served as a snack with beer.

Served with mustard sauce and the little national flag!

An international aperitif

Bitterballen are consumed in Suriname, the West Indies, the Netherlands, Belgium and Indonesia. Indeed, some recipe contain nutmeg and sometimes curry powder.

Origins

According to legend, the recipe was a way for housewives in the 1900s to use leftover meat as an aperitif.

Our review

You can try it like us in the famous Amsterdam FoodHallen at De BallenBar : Hannie Dankbaarpassage 16, Stand 8, 1053 RT Amsterdam.

The combination of crunchiness and softness is surprising at first. As for the taste, I was not seduced. However, dipped in the mustard sauce with which it was served, the taste is much better. After all, everyone has their own taste!

Your turn !

Amaze your guests and make your own bitterballen. Here is a recipe : https://www.thespruceeats.com/beef-bitterballen-recipe-1129015

Bon appétit !