SPICY SPECULAAR DUTCH MEATBALLS

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This one uses the Speculaas spice mix that is usually uses for cookies. The recipe is adapted from the AH supermarket chain magazine. It's an appetizer, and I think would be nice served with a selection of things on toothpicks. I'm not sure if you have a name for ketjap manis in English but it's an Indonesian sweet soya sauce and sambal badjak is a hot indonesian sauce made from chilies and onions. The spices mentioned are supposed to be Speculaaskruiden which is a spice mix powder for cookies and I will update the recipe as soon as I can get it added to the Kitchen dictionary.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices thin bacon
3 speculaas (cookies)
400 g ground beef (14 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons spices (speculaas)
3 tablespoons ketjap manis (not sure if you have a name for this in English but it's an Indonesian sweet soya sauce)
1 tablespoon sambal bajak, hot Indonesian sauce made from chile
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Cut the bacon into very thin strips.
  • Ground the cookies into fine crumbs and mix them with the speculaar spice powder, ketjap, sambal and bacon, then mix all of it throughly with the ground beef.
  • Roll the mixture into balls (about 24 of them).
  • Heat the butter in a large pan and cook for about 10 minutes on a low heat until golden brown and cooked though.
  • Serve while warm with a little extra sambal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.5, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 183.5, Carbohydrate 0.1, Protein 14.2

Christian Carter
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The speculaas spices gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


joshim Boss
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These meatballs were so good! I served them with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was a perfect meal.


Kia Sterling
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I found the meatballs to be a little bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Peto Bandz
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These meatballs were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Anessali Bhand
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I've never had speculaas before, but I really enjoyed the flavor in these meatballs.


Safviaro Faro
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a big hit! My kids especially loved them.


Juanita Randall
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These were a great appetizer for my holiday party. Everyone loved them!


Willams clara
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I'm gluten-free, so I used gluten-free bread crumbs in the meatballs. They turned out great!


Khutso Thato
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my liking. I think I'll add some more moisture next time, maybe by using ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.


Sajid Hashmi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so tender and flavorful.


MDkhirul MDkhirul
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. I'll probably cut back on the cayenne pepper next time.


Pratap Tamang
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these meatballs. The speculaas spices add a really nice touch.


Shasta Miller
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with mashed potatoes and gravy, and they were a perfect comfort food meal.


Jasmine Akther
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I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but these ones were really good. The speculaas spices gave them a nice depth of flavor that I really enjoyed.


Happiness Ncube
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These meatballs were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the unique blend of spices and the tender, juicy texture. I'll definitely be making them again soon.