Bitterballen (Dutch meatballs)

Bitterballen (Dutch meatballs)

Area: Dutch

Category: Beef

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Butter100g
Flour150g
Beef Stock700ml
Onion30g
Parsley1 tbs
Beef400g
SaltPinch
PepperPinch
NutmegPinch
Flour50g
Eggs2 Beaten
Breadcrumbs50g

Instruction

  • Melt the butter in a skillet or pan
  • When melted, add the flour little by little and stir into a thick paste
  • Slowly stir in the stock, making sure the roux absorbs the liquid
  • Simmer for a couple of minutes on a low heat while you stir in the onion, parsley and the shredded meat
  • The mixture should thicken and turn into a heavy, thick sauce
  • Pour the mixture into a shallow container, cover and refrigerate for several hours, or until the sauce has solidified
  • Take a heaping tablespoon of the cold, thick sauce and quickly roll it into a small ball
  • Roll lightly through the flour, then the egg and finally the breadcrumbs
  • Make sure that the egg covers the whole surface of the bitterbal
  • When done, refrigerate the snacks while the oil in your fryer heats up to 190C (375F)
  • Fry four bitterballen at a time, until golden
  • Serve on a plate with a nice grainy or spicy mustard