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A recipe for Patatje Oorlog (Dutch War Fries) inspired by our visit to the Netherlands.

Patatje Oorlog (Dutch War Fries)

peanut oil

onion (very finely chopped)

garlic (minced)

sambal oelek

ginger

peanut butter

chicken broth (divided)

kecap manis

dark brown sugar

russet potatoes

Vegetable oil (for frying)

Salt (to taste)

mayonnaise

onion (finely chopped)

black pepper

In a medium saucepan, drizzle the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic, sambal oelek, and ginger and cook just until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Once fragrant, add the peanut butter. Stir to combine, then add 3/4 cup of the chicken broth, the kecap manis, and dark brown sugar. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add more broth if the mixture becomes too thick. Remove from heat. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.

To make the saté:

In a fryer or large pot, add 2-3 inches of oil and heat to 325˚F. Peel the potatoes and cut into fries. Soak the fries in cold water to remove any excess starch and pat dry with a towel.

Add to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd (keep the extra fries soaking in the water until their turn to cook). Fry until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining fries.

Allow the first batch of fries to rest while the others cook, then fry again in 375˚F oil until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining fries.

To make the fries:

Sprinkle the fries with salt and serve immediately topped with the saté sauce, mayonnaise and chopped raw onions.

To serve:

Poffertjes, AKA Dutch mini pancakes, are a tasty breakfast or dessert! Serve them with powdered sugar and butter or your favorite pancake toppings.

Dutch Poffertjes

all-purpose flour

baking powder

salt

milk

butter, melted,

eggs

sugar

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt...

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until well combined.

Make a well in the middle of the...

Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the eggs and milk. Whisk until well combined.

Slowly, pour in the melted butter while whisking....

Slowly, pour in the melted butter while whisking. Whisk until completely smooth.

Over medium-low heat, heat up the poffertjes pan...

Over medium-low heat, heat up the poffertjes pan and let small pieces of butter melt in each cavity.

Once hot, fill each cavity halfway full with...

Once hot, fill each cavity halfway full with batter.

Cook for about 3 minutes or until you...

Cook for about 3 minutes or until you see bubbles on the tops.

Flip over with a wooden skewer or fork....

Flip over with a wooden skewer or fork. Cook the other side for about 3 minutes. Then remove from the pan and repeat until the batter is finished.

Serve while hot with confectioners’ sugar and a...

Serve while hot with confectioners’ sugar and a pat of butter.

<p class="MsoNormal">The traditional spekdikken pancake is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory. It combines rye and wheat flour, the sweetness of stroop (syrup) and brown caster sugar, and the hearty flavors of bacon and Drentse sausage. The overnight rest of the batter enriches its flavors and textures while cooking in a traditional waffle iron results in pancakes that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.&nbsp;</p>

Spekdikken

rye flour

wheat flour

butter

brown caster sugar

g stroop

tbsp ground aniseed

bacon,

sausage,

<p>The following recipe shows a traditional preparation method of speculaas. Although the specialized speculaas spice mixture is widely available in supermarkets across the Netherlands, this recipe also gives instructions on how to make your own, which can be prepared in advance and should be kept in a cool, dark place.</p>

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