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Bitterballen
So yesterday morning I awoke hungry after dreaming of Bitterballen. I tried a Bitterbal years ago at a happy hour cocktail party but cannot recall how it tasted. Does this mean it was unremarkable for me not to remember? Either way, the dream let's me know that I am anticipating our December visit to the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort.
In case you are not familiar with the plural of Bitterbal, Bitterballen- as in a whole plateful of Bitterbals, they are a Dutch meat based snack. Think of them as being similar to croquettes. Most often they contain a minced or chopped, beef or veal mixture. This is then combined with beef broth, butter, flour for a thickening agent, parsley, salt and pepper. The result is a thick ragout.
Some recipes also add nutmeg or curry powder or finely chopped vegetables such as carrots. The ragout is then refrigerated and left to thicken before being rolled into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls. The balls are then coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. As you can see they are served with a mustard sauce for dipping.
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Bitterballen
So yesterday morning I awoke hungry after dreaming of Bitterballen. I tried a Bitterbal years ago at a happy hour cocktail party but cannot recall how it tasted. Does this mean it was unremarkable for me not to remember? Either way, the dream let's me know that I am anticipating our December visit to the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort.
In case you are not familiar with the plural of Bitterbal, Bitterballen- as in a whole plateful of Bitterbals, they are a Dutch meat based snack. Think of them as being similar to croquettes. Most often they contain a minced or chopped, beef or veal mixture. This is then combined with beef broth, butter, flour for a thickening agent, parsley, salt and pepper. The result is a thick ragout.
Some recipes also add nutmeg or curry powder or finely chopped vegetables such as carrots. The ragout is then refrigerated and left to thicken before being rolled into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls. The balls are then coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. As you can see they are served with a mustard sauce for dipping.
- The Recipes (2nd Post Feb 22)
I mentioned yesterday that Liz left a couple of recipes in my comments section, and asked me to forward them to Skippy of I Make Soap. She actually left the recipes on my post of several days ago, so for the benefit of anyone who is always looking...
- Hungry Birds Food Tour Of Amsterdam. Deliciously Dutch (but Not Only)
The moment we announced we were going to Amsterdam, culinary suggestions from both online and offline friends flooded us. Of course we knew we had to try the cheese and the stroopwafles, but we had little time to research all the best places where to...
- White Christmas On The Sands Of Aruba
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Welcome Guests With A White Christmas On The Sands Of Aruba December 1st, 2010 "Aruba’s premier resort for couples offers limited time only holiday package. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, Aruba’s premier resort for...
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This past trip, another evening we ate dinner off property at the Chef’s Table. We loved everything we ate here and this restaurant was another hit with us. It was nice that we were given the choice of eating outside in the courtyard or inside in the...
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When eating at the Tamarijn, we try to rotate restaurants each night so it does not become boring. We consider ourselves "foodies" and though the food at these resorts is not gourment, you will by no means starve to death. Our family has never eaten dinner...