Kroket

Kroket is a modern Dutch counterpart to classic French croquettes, consisting of chilled ingredients such as meat, seafood, cheese, and gravy that are rolled into logs, breaded, and deep-fried until golden brown.

The most traditional Dutch kroket is made with meat ragout and breadcrumbs. The oldest recipe for the Dutch kroket is thought to date back to 1830, and it has appeared in numerous Dutch cookbooks since then. Kroket was originally served as a side dish, but after WWII, it quickly became a popular snack item.

Kroketten are now available in a croquette sandwich or with French fries, and come in a variety of flavors such as goulash kroket, prawn kroket, and vegetarian kroket. There's also the bitterbal, a small, round-shaped version of kroket made with beef or veal that's a popular snack in Dutch bars. If you intend to travel to the Netherlands, Kroket is one of the must-try foods for you.