Bitterballen

These Dutch meatballs are a savory snack featuring minced pork and vegetables in a thick roux-based sauce, breaded and fried.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 712.1 kcals 2848.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 40.2 grams 160.8 grams
Fat 48.1 grams 192.4 grams
Protein 28.9 grams 115.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
225
ml
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice and zest
GrainsCereals
Meat
300
g
Pork
minced
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Nutmeg
grated
2
tbsp
Parsley
finely chopped, fresh
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
2
tbsp
100
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
very finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
grated

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the minced pork for 5 minutes.
  • Sauté the onion and carrot in the same pan for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the meat and vegetables with nutmeg, parsley, lemon juice, zest, and seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour for 3 minutes, then whisk in warm milk.
  • Mix the sauce with the meat mixture and let it cool.
  • Shape the cooled mixture into small balls.
  • Prepare a bowl with beaten eggs and a plate with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat frying oil in a deep heavy-based pan.
  • Coat each ball in egg and breadcrumbs, then fry for 4 minutes until golden.
  • Drain on kitchen paper and serve with chutney and pickled onions.