Dutch cuisine is famous for its authenticity and traditions; it’s much about fish. Throughout the world, it’s associated primarily with cheese and licorice sweets, but the national cuisine is more than these generally accepted concepts. Local treats, at the first glance, are easy to cook. Still, they have the high calorie content, which tourists should be prepared for. Surprisingly, the basis of the Netherlands’ cuisine was born at a time when girls were taught to cook delicious, saturating, and cheapest dishes. Locals love simple and fast dishes, considering other to be a waste of time. That is why cabbage with smoked sausages, pea soup or pickled herring are still popular there.
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To cook the famous herring, only the fish caught from May to July is used. The Dutch eat it whole, starting with the tail and without cutting into pieces. In the Netherlands, much attention is paid to sausages. It is mandatory to try smoked sausages that are served with vegetable dishes. Another authentic dish that you can try only in the Netherlands, is stumppot. It is a kind of puree of different vegetables - potatoes, broccoli, onions, spinach, etc. The treat was invented back in the 16th century. This dish is an example of Dutch cuisine, simple and high-calorie.
The special attention should be paid to the Dutch cheeses, which are famous all over the world for their high quality and unique taste. Annually, the Dutch eats about 20 kg of cheese on average. The most famous varieties include Gouda, Edamer, Maasdam, Leiden, Grakaas, Roomano, and others. Gouda has being the most popular cheese in the Netherlands since the 19th century. This sort has a fairly firm, even dry, consistency and the recognizable odor. Another famous cheese is Maasdam, known for large holes and saturated sweetish-nutty taste. Fans of spicy flavors like Leyden cheese that is made with cumin and cloves. Roomano is one of the rarest and most expensive cheeses; it ripens more than 4 years. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Hollanders are very fond of sweets. One of the most popular products here are monpazier candies, which are small colorful lollipops. They are cooked mainly of two ingredients - sweet and salted liquorice. Monpazier souvenirs can be found in almost every store. Another popular treat is sling-waffles. These are traditional round waffles with soft caramel filling. Another dessert, which absorbed all the features of the Dutch cuisine, is poffertjes. These are kind of donuts made of buckwheat flour and yeast. They feature high calorific value and are usually sold in winter on cold days. They are eaten with whipped cream, syrup or strawberries. You should definitely try the Limburg pie with the fruit filling. This is one of the most ancient and authentic dishes of the country.
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For the Dutch, alcoholic drinks are a way to relax after a hard day's work, celebrate royal holidays or just spend time with friends. In the Netherlands, beer, especially varieties of lager, is very popular. Amstel and Heineken are among the most favorite brands. Historically, beer was drunk by everyone - both children and adults, because, unlike water, there were no infections and bacteria in it. Jeanneau genie is notable among spirits. It’s made of barley and juniper berries. It is drunk with beer or added to coffee.
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The Netherlands are famous for their stinginess, which is evident in gastronomic preferences. It is not customary to serve the sumptuous dinners, and the food left after the feast is usually thrown away. Coffee and tea are very popular here. The traditional time for tea is from 10 to 11 am and from 7 to 8 pm. Milk is also popular here, although the Dutch call coffee with milk the wrong one. Milk with anise or chocolate is often served with sandwiches with confectionery. That’s another unique, but very tasty find of the Dutch.
Dutch cuisine is famous for its authenticity and traditions; it’s much about fish. Throughout the world, it’s associated primarily with cheese and licorice sweets, but the national cuisine is more than these generally accepted concepts. Local treats, at the first glance, are easy to cook. Still, they have the high calorie content, which tourists should be prepared for. Surprisingly, the basis of the Netherlands’ cuisine was born at a time when girls were taught to cook delicious, saturating, and cheapest dishes. Locals love simple and fast dishes, considering other to be a waste of time. That is why cabbage with smoked sausages, pea soup or pickled herring are still popular there.
For the Dutch, alcoholic drinks are a way to relax after a hard day's work, celebrate royal holidays or just spend time with friends. In the Netherlands, beer, especially varieties of lager, is very popular. Amstel and Heineken are among the most favorite brands. Historically, beer was drunk by everyone - both children and adults, because, unlike water, there were no infections and bacteria in it. Jeanneau genie is notable among spirits. It’s made of barley and juniper berries. It is drunk with beer or added to coffee.
