Best Dutch Food You Must Try


You may remember this post from when I first visited the Netherlands four years ago, where I gushed about how much I love the country. I listed the top reasons why I must return, with "Beautiful Men" holding the number one spot......... Four years later I found myself eating stroopwafel in the Netherlands with the same enthusiasm but the shocking twist is that this time around I was accompanied by my tall handsome dutch boyfriend. I know ladies, miracles happen.

Number four on my list was the food, or more specifically the great restaurants. I have compiled a selection of the best snacks I had while in the land of bikes, tulips, and clogs. Have a look if you would like.

Poffertjes - Also referred to by the girl next to me in my Dutch class as: pancakes for Barbies. They are tiny little pockets of joy that are most often enjoyed topped with powder sugar and a huge heap of butter. You can get a plate of them at Dutch outdoor markets and pancake restaurants.

Kibbeling - Basically a better, lighter bite-size version of fish and chips with a little spice. Best enjoyed with copious amounts of tartar sauce. The whole country has amazing fresh fish due to the proximity to the ocean, so be sure to visit the fish shops.

Ice Cream - Dutch ice cream is almost custardy and extremely smooth. You know you've landed on a gem of a spot when there's only one flavour and a line up out the door. This was the single best thing that helped us survive the euro heatwave of 2018...

Fries - The snack culture in the Netherlands just gets me. They have little snack bars set up everywhere for after long days of biking when you just need a little something to hold you over till dinner, or at the beach, or after a night at the bar. I had mine with mayo, but to spot the real dutchies just look for those that have topped their fries with peanut sauce and raw onions. 

Appel Taart - A deep dish apple pie with a thick, almost cookie-like crust. Dutch pastries and desserts are so carefully crafted and you can find amazing bakeries even in the smallest villages. Most of the time when we stopped for a little dessert, I had mine with a mug of widely available fresh mint tea. Just hot water and fresh mint, simply perfect!

Stroopwafel - The first time I traveled to the Netherlands I used half of my precious packing space to bring home packages and packages of stroopwafel... they are THAT good. Two crispy thin waffles sandwiched with a thin layer of syrup. If you aren't eating a fresh one from the market, balance it on a mug of steaming hot tea for a hot, melt in your mouth treat.

I can't wait to be going back over the Christmas holidays to try a whole over slew of seasonal goodies. Know that I'm just counting down the days!

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