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Traditional Dutch Bitterballs

Crispy fried meatballs with a rich tomato-based sauce, a popular Dutch street food.

35 minutes8 servings
Traditional Dutch Bitterballs
Photo: www.snack-nieuws.nl · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground pork with chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, and milk.
  2. Form the mixture into small balls and fry in olive oil until golden brown.
  3. In a separate pan, melt butter and add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to create a filling sauce.
  4. Using a piping bag or small spoon, fill each bitterball with the sauce.
  5. Serve warm.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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