Description
Bitterballen are a savoury Dutch meat-based snack, typically containing a mixture of beef or veal (minced or chopped), beef broth, butter, flour for thickening, parsley, salt and pepper, resulting in a thick ragout.
Ingredients
300 grams beef (300-500 grams)
1 carrots (1-2)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 gelatine (2 sheets)
100 milliliters beef broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 eggs (1-2)
150 grams breadcrumbs (150-200 grams)
4 tablespoons grated cheese (4-6 tablespoons)
cooking oil (for deep-frying)
mayonnaise (optional)