The capital city holding the seat of governance of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a dream travel destination for people from across the globe. This is because this city is filled with numerous beautiful natural sceneries, canals, historic houses, friendly coffee shops, parks and the very famous Anne Frank house. This city is known for its warm-hearted friendly people and an amazing night life scene. Where there is a party, there is food. Yes! This city has an amazing street food scene that will treat your palate with delicious flavors. Check out our list of top street food you must try in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
1. Frites (potato fries)
If there is one snack that is common to the entire world that would be fried potatoes. No one can say no to the yummy irresistible taste of deep-fried potato fingers. The specialty of the frites that you get in Amsterdam street food stalls is that they are prepared using farm-fresh potatoes along with the peel to ensure that people get a healthy snack with all vitamins intact. These frites are served in paper cones with a generous topping of sauces. You can add a sauce of your taste such as mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, cheese toppings, etc. Food stalls in Amsterdam also add fresh raw vegetable toppings and mozzarella cheese for added flavoring. Frites is quite popular among locals in this city and is a scrumptious crispy snack. Enjoy a cone of crispy delight as you walk along the scenic streets of the city engrossed in its beauty.
2. Leidse kaas (seasoned cow milk cheese)
Leidse kaas also called Leyden cheese is a popular Dutch snack made from freshly prepared cow milk cheese. The cheese first originated in the town of Leidse and was traditionally prepared at the farms. Today you can get both factory-made or farm-fresh Leidse kaas based on your taste and preferences. This flavored cheese is prepared by semi-skimming cow’s milk and then adding spices like cumin, cloves and caraway seeds to give it a rich aroma and tangy taste. With sharply cut edges, this yellow cheezy delicacy looks similar to gouda cheese. Leidse kaas goes great with a pint of cold beer or a cup of Shiraz tea. This is yet another street delicacy in Amsterdam, a unique evening snack that is a must-try for all cheese lovers.
3. Herring
Herring or Haring in Amsterdam is a local must-have Dutch delicacy. Herring is a small fish variety available in Amsterdam which is cleaned and served raw with raw onions and pickled vegetables. The classic way to have a herring is grabbing it by the tail and lowering it fully into your mouth. As the morsels and the flesh of the fish fill your whole mouth it creates magic in your taste buds. If you are someone you is fond of the raw fish smell, you will definitely enjoy this delicacy. Herring has a salty taste along with meaty flavors of the fish. You can also opt to get your fish cut into small pieces so that you can have with the Amsterdam flag toothpicks. Although the fish is served raw it goes through a process of deep cleaning, salt marination and deep-freezing for a minimum of two days to achieve the soft texture and salty taste.
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4. Stroopwafel (Dutch syrup waffles)
Treat your sweet tooth with an amazing caramel delight in Amsterdam’s stroopwafel stalls. This caramel sandwiched perfectly round waffle is a unique delicacy in the Dutch city. Stroopwafels are prepared by making freshly pressed round-shaped waffles, slicing it by half and generously spreading freshly prepared caramel sauce. When you take a bite of this waffle, you will be traveling to a food haven as the caramel oozes out to your sweet buds. As you walk along the streets of Amsterdam you will be tempted to visit these stroopwafel stalls due to the irresistible smell of freshly prepared caramel sauce. This is a popular breakfast snack among the locals in this beautiful city.
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5. Poffertjes (Amsterdam's mini-pancakes)
As soon as you see these fluffy mini pancakes topped with butter and powdered sugar, you feel an incredible craving to absolutely devour it. Simply get blown away by the out-of-the-world taste of these mini-pancakes. These pancakes are freshly prepared in the street-side stalls of Amsterdam. The batter consists of all-purpose flour, yeast, butter and sugar whisked into a smooth pouring consistency. This batter is then poured into large iron pans with hemispherical moulds for making the mini-pancakes. The cooks use a tooth-pick or a skewer to flip the pancake and remove it from the iron pans. This is then served with a luscious sprinkling of powdered sugar and butter at room temperature. This is a popular breakfast dish among the people of Amsterdam available especially during cold winter mornings.
6. Bitterballen (Dutch meat ball snack)
Similar to the tapas, bitterballen is a plate of small deep-fried meatballs that goes well with iced beer and alcoholic beverages. Bitterballen is prepared using minced beef and refrigerated stew. The stew is prepared using finely chopped vegetables like pumpkin onions carrot, beef broth and spices like salt, pepper, nutmeg powder, parsley and curry powder. This stew is then refrigerated to harden and then mixed with minced beef to make a thick dough. It is then rolled into small meatballs and deep-fried to make tasty bitterballen. You can eat these small balls of joy using a toothpick.
Stroll down the Amsterdam streets for a gastronomical adventure
While it is a known fact that Amsterdam is a popular sightseeing destination with stunning water views and historic architecture, little is known about the street food scene of this city. This city serves some of the very unique street foods that have their origin in traditional Dutch cuisine. You will get to experience the amazing flavors and tastes of this beautiful country in its absolutely friendly and aromatic street food stalls.
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