Kroketten, or Dutch croquettes, are a delectable and versatile dish that offers a unique culinary experience. With a crispy exterior and a creamy, flavorful interior, kroketten have become a cherished part of Dutch cuisine, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Made with a combination of potatoes, meat, spices, and often béchamel sauce, kroketten can be served as a main course or a side dish, accompanied by various dipping sauces. Whether you prefer traditional beef or veal kroketten or are looking for a vegetarian or vegan alternative, there is a recipe to satisfy every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of kroketten, exploring the diverse flavors and techniques that make this dish a Dutch delight.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
DUTCH CROQUETTEN
This yummy Dutch snack is sure to please! Seasoned veal dumplings are breaded and then fried. Replace ground veal with lean beef, chicken, or stuff with spiced Gouda!
Provided by Celly
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Dutch
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place ground veal in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, then chicken broth to make a smooth thick sauce. Add the cooked ground veal, and season with paprika, chili powder, curry powder, salt, pepper , Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Stir to blend well. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- When the meat mixture is cooled and slightly firm, shape into cylinders 3 to 4 inches long, and 1 1 /2 inches wide. If you wish, press a strip of the spiced Gouda cheese into the center, making sure it is completely surrounded. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Place bread crumbs on a plate or tray. Coat croquettes with flour, then dip in the beaten egg mixture, then roll the croquettes in the crumbs to coat. Repeat the coating process if a thicker breading is desired.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry croquettes until golden brown on all sides. If you have a deep-fryer, they can be deep-fried instead. Remove to paper towels to drain, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 595.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
KROKETTEN (DUTCH CROQUETTES)
Croquettes are a fantastic way to use leftovers. For testing we used turkey, but ham, chicken, or roast beef could easily be substituted. A great recipe to have on hand to use extra meat and vegetables from a holiday meal. After frying, the bread crumb outside is crunchy and the savory filling is soft and full of flavor. We tried...
Provided by Lisa 'Gayle' Goff
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Heat milk in the microwave.
- 2. In a small saucepan, melt butter.
- 3. Stir in flour to make a paste cook for 3 minutes while continually stirring.
- 4. Then gradually mix in hot milk.
- 5. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 7. Then pour into a bowl to cool.
- 8. Place all remaining filling ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- 9. Add to bowl with cool sauce. Stir well to make a thick paste. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- 10. Prepare coating stations - flour, egg beaten with the milk and bread crumbs into dipping plates.
- 11. Form paste into small logs (like large sausages).
- 12. Then coat with crumb topping. Roll your logs into flour.
- 13. Then dip in egg/milk mixture.
- 14. Then coat with bread crumbs (make sure to thoroughly cover with each of these three steps).
- 15. Preheat oven to 200 degrees and heat oil to about 350 degrees. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes turning halfway through frying.
- 16. Place fried croquettes on a baking sheet. Keep warm in the 200 degree oven until ready to serve.
- 17. You can eat these just as they are or if you want to try it in the Dutch style slice them lengthwise top with mustard (Dijon or brown) and place on a slice of white bread.
- 18. You know you've done well if the filling is separated from the coating after frying.
KROKETTEN
I am just posting this to replace my copy that is on a looseleaf paper. It is an authentic Dutch recipe that makes one big cookie sheet full. (about 85 croquettes)
Provided by Rieke
Categories Dutch
Time 5h6m
Yield 85 croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix the spices take 3 tbsp of the spice mis and add 1 tbsp of salt.
- Melt margarine and add onions. Saute till soft.
- Stir in flour.
- Boil broth, parsley, maggi, spice mix and meat in a seperate pan.
- Add margarine mix. Mix till a smooth dough.
- Spread on cookie sheet and put in freezer for 4 hours.
- Roll dough into logs. put in breadcrumbs then in beaten eggs and in bread crumbs again.
- Deep fry for 6 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 194, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.8
DUTCH KROKETTEN (CROQUETTES)
Another way to prepare Dutch Meat Croquettes other than with fresh breadcrumbs or potato. Equally delicious! If you make these into little crumbed balls (called bitterballen), you can eat them, dipped in mustard, as an appetiser with pre-dinner drinks.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- If using left-over chicken or turkey, chop it finely and set aside. Continue with the recipe from Step 3, using stock to make the sauce rather than water, and add the chicken or turkey to the sauce at Step 6.
- If using veal or beef, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the veal or beef, wine, onion, clove, bay leaves, nutmeg or mace, parsley, thyme, lemon zest or juice and water. (Use chicken stock if you have chosen to use chicken or turkey.) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. By this time the meat should be tender (or if using poultry, the stock will be bursting with flavor).
- Strain the stock and reserve, along with the meat. Finely chop or cut the meat into into small pieces.
- Melt the remaining butter in the pan, stir in the flour and keep stirring for a few minutes on low heat. Don't let it brown. Slowly and gradually add the stock and cook over moderate heat, stirring until the sauce is smooth and thick. Add more flour, or corn starch to thicken the sauce if necessary. Cool slightly and add the 3 egg yolks and mix well (reserve the whites for later).
- Add the veal, beef, chicken or turkey, mix well and season to taste. The mixture should be thick and stiff by this time.
- Set the mixture aside to cool thoroughly. When ready, cut or separate the stiff, thick mixture into rolls about 1.5" thick and about 3" long.
- Spread the crumbs on a clean, dry chopping board. Slightly beat the eggwhites in a deep plate until just incorporated. Roll the croquettes through the breadcrumbs, then through the egg whites and again through the crumbs. (Make sure that the second coating of crumbs is even and thick and no meat mix sticks out, otherwise the croquettes may burst when being deep fried).
- Deep fry the croquettes in batches of four or five for about 4 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
- Serve hot, with French fries or fresh chunks of bread. The best way to season is to slather with mustard, as the Dutch do!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 958.3, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 319.3, Sodium 1122.9, Carbohydrate 88.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8, Protein 53.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your croquettes will be. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, and high-quality meat or fish.
- Season your mixture well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs, spices, and seasonings to your croquette mixture. This will help to give them a delicious flavor.
- Chill the mixture before forming croquettes: This will help to keep the croquettes from falling apart when you fry them.
- Use a light hand when forming croquettes: Don't pack the mixture too tightly, or the croquettes will be dense and heavy.
- Fry the croquettes in hot oil: This will help to create a crispy outer coating.
- Drain the croquettes on paper towels before serving: This will help to remove any excess oil.
Conclusion:
Kroketten, or croquettes, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious kroketten at home. So what are you waiting for? Get started on your next batch of kroketten!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love