Herring
If you are going to really wrap your head around Dutch cuisine, you’ve got to try it at least once! Soused herring is usually eaten plain or with just a few cut onions. And, to really eat this the proper “Dutch way” you need to make a bit of a show out of it. So, get an entire herring, and lift it up by its tail then slide it headfirst into your mouth. And keep your camera ready!
Stroopwafels
If you try one Dutch sweet treat, make it a stroopwafel. Two thin waffles stuck together with a layer of sweet syrup; these delectable delicacies are best enjoyed hot and gooey from a street market or bakery. Several hotspots in the city have become hugely famous but there are lots of alternative local spots.
Bitterballen
Commonly serviced with a cold beer, these are typically balls of deep-fried beef served with a side of gravy or thick roux. You will often find these made with beef or veal and a wide range of different sauces. Many places have vegetarian mushroom options—which are absolutely amazing.
Hagelslag
Basically, we are talking about buttered bread coated in chocolate sprinkles. And it’s amazing! You will find it everywhere, even pre-made at the supermarket. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, stock your suitcase. It is typically coated donuts in sprinkles!
Erwtensoep
When it is cold and grey outside, Dutch people like to do a warm soup, especially in the winter time. It is a hearty pea soup perfect for a chilly winter day!
Kroket
It is a famous dish around the world. Kroket is one of the most popular fast food items in Indonesia. Legend has it that the Dutch actually asked the Indonesians to bring over the best recipes from every one of the islands and Kroket is one of those dishes!