Follow these steps for perfect results
minced meat
vegetable oil
for deep frying
white onion
green bell pepper
red bell pepper
celery sticks
water
salt
beef bouillon
butter
curry powder
seasoning complete
Maggi
flour
eggs
beaten
bread crumbs
Mince green and red pepper and celery in a food processor until it becomes a paste.
Melt butter in a pot. Add the minced meat and cook for approx. 10 min.
Add water, the pepper and celery paste, beef bouillon, curry, and maggi. Cook for 30 minutes.
Add the flour in small portions while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
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.
Preheat frying oil to a high temperature.
Shape the mixture into 8 cm cylindric tubes (kroketten) or small balls (bitterballen).
Beat the eggs in a bowl and place the bread crumbs on a flat plate.
Dip each kroket/bitterbal in the beaten eggs and then coat it with the bread crumbs.
Deep fry until brown. Serve warm with yellow mustard.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Serve on a platter with a small dish of mustard.
Serve with yellow mustard for dipping.
Serve as part of a Dutch 'bittergarnituur' (assorted snacks).
Pairs well with fried snacks.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular snack food in the Netherlands, often served at parties and events.
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