Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/16 checked
8
servings
0.56 pound

minced meat

1 unit

vegetable oil

for deep frying

1 unit

white onion

1 unit

green bell pepper

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

3 unit

celery sticks

4.5 cup

water

1 tsp

salt

2 unit

beef bouillon

1.13 cup

butter

1 tsp

curry powder

0.25 tsp

seasoning complete

1 tbsp

Maggi

2.75 cup

flour

3 unit

eggs

beaten

2 cup

bread crumbs

Step 1
~6 min

Mince green and red pepper and celery in a food processor until it becomes a paste.

Step 2
~6 min

Melt butter in a pot. Add the minced meat and cook for approx. 10 min.

Step 3
~6 min

Add water, the pepper and celery paste, beef bouillon, curry, and maggi. Cook for 30 minutes.

Step 4
~6 min

Add the flour in small portions while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.

Step 5
~6 min

Turn off the heat and remove the dough from the pan. Place on a clean, floured counter, cover with a clean kitchen rag, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 6
~6 min

Preheat frying oil to a high temperature.

Step 7
~6 min

Shape the mixture into 8 cm cylindric tubes (kroketten) or small balls (bitterballen).

Step 8
~6 min

Beat the eggs in a bowl and place the bread crumbs on a flat plate.

Step 9
~6 min

Dip each kroket/bitterbal in the beaten eggs and then coat it with the bread crumbs.

Step 10
~6 min

Deep fry until brown. Serve warm with yellow mustard.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is hot enough to prevent the kroketten/bitterballen from absorbing too much oil.

Work quickly when shaping the kroketten/bitterballen to prevent the filling from becoming too soft.

Serve immediately for the best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with yellow mustard for dipping.

Serve as part of a Dutch 'bittergarnituur' (assorted snacks).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

French fries
Mayonnaise

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Netherlands

Cultural Significance

Popular snack food in the Netherlands, often served at parties and events.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Holidays
Sporting Events

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Night
Snack Time

Popularity Score

75/100

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