Grubhub is not just your food delivery app, but also where you could get groceries brought to your doorsteps. That’s right, so if you are still braving road traffic to the grocery store, it’s time you try Grubhub. Are you looking to cook delicious Dutch food for your family? Not conventional, but a must-try. Here is Grubhub’s curation of the best Dutch food recipes for your home!
Oliebollen
This pastry is comparable to the Spanish empanada, but it is Dutch. It is made of flour, yeast, raisins, and dried fruits. It’s the favorite in town.
Ingredients:
- 500g flour
- 500ml full-fat milk
- 7g instant yeast
- 7g salt
- 25g sugar
Directions: Mix your yeast dough with milk, eggs, sugar, and raisins. Let the dough rise before scooping it into hot oil. Then, fry until golden. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving fresh.
Appeltaart
This literally means apple pie, but then again, it’s Dutch. Here’s the recipe.
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 140g light brown sugar
- 300g plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 200g unsalted butter, cold
- 1 egg
For the apple filling:
- 1 kg apples (about 6 medium)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 70g sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 75g raisins (optional)
- 15g breadcrumbs
For the egg wash:
- 1 egg
- Sugar, for sprinkling
Directions: Prepare and set aside a buttery shortcrust base, which you will eventually fill with spiced sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins. Top this with the lattice pastry, before you bake it until golden, fragrant, and tender. Serve warm and fresh with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Arretje nof
This is similar to a rocky road cake, though it is Dutch, and you will understand as you make the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 250g sugar
- 125g cacao powder
- 375g butter melted
- 275g Graham crackers or another plain cookies
Directions: First, start melting butter with cocoa and sugar, then stir in beaten egg. Then, fold your crushed tea biscuits, press them into the pan, and chill until firm. Slice and serve. Optional nuts add extra texture and richness.
Boterkoek
Fourth on the list is the Dutch for butter cookies. Well, it’s not those butter cookies found in large cans from grocery stores, or those in smaller packs, but they look more like a pie. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds (optional)
Directions: Start by creaming the butter, sugar, and egg until they are smooth. Then, mix in your flour and add a pinch of salt. Lastly, press into your pan, score the top, brush with egg, and bake until golden. Cool, slice, let it out freshest!
Stroopwafel
Last is something irresistible, the stroopwafel. Best for coffee, try it today!
Ingredients:
- Brown sugar
- Dutch stroop
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Milk
- Yeast
- Flour
Directions: Set aside your sweet yeast dough. Once completely set, roll into small balls, and bake in a waffle iron. Meanwhile, slice those warm waffles horizontally, as you spread caramel syrup in-between layers. Don’t forget press together! Let those cool slightly, then enjoy chewy, caramel-filled Dutch stroopwafels. Would you like a cappuccino or an Americano to go with those wafers?