Traditional Dutch Bitterballen with Mustard Dip
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Bitterballen are a quintessential Dutch snack; these savory, crispy, deep-fried meatballs are served with a pungent mustard dip and are a staple at bars and parties. A crunchy exterior gives way to a rich, gooey filling, making them irresistible.
Generated on: May 2, 2024
60+ min
Ingredients
filling:
- Butter50 g
- Beef or veal stock500 ml
- Flour60 g
- Finely chopped onion1
- Finely chopped parsley
- Shredded beef200 g
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
coating:
- Eggs2
- Breadcrumbs150 g
- Flour100 g
for serving:
- Whole grain mustard
Directions
- 1
Melt butter in a pan, add onions, and cook until translucent.
- 2
Stir in 60g of flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in the beef or veal stock until the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Add the shredded beef, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the roux. Cook until the mixture thickens then let it cool completely.
- 4
Once cooled, form the mixture into small balls.
- 5
Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate dishes.
- 6
Coat each ball in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- 7
Chill the coated balls for at least an hour to firm up.
- 8
Deep fry the bitterballen in batches at 180°C until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot with whole grain mustard for dipping.
Enjoy your food!
