Bitterbal

Homemade Bitterballen – Recipe Dutch fried beef croquette balls with crispy crust

Dutch Bitterballs. Round fried beef croquette balls. Dutch fried meatball ragout with crispy crust.

The Bitterball is a real Dutch snack. This is my traditional recipe. Good luck with making your homemade Bitterballs.

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On this page we give you a guide on how to create the legendary old authentic Dutch beef croquette; bitterballen, bitter ballen or bitter balls.

Ingredients bitterballen

1 liter of water
1 shin of beef
2 marrow bones
500g beef poulet
50 grams of carrot into pieces
50 grams of onion, leek 50 grams
50 grams of celery leaves. Trunks and leaves
3 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
5 peppercorns
1 clove, 1 piece of mace
6 grams of salt, 6 grams of white pepper
6 g gelatine sheets. That there are +/- 4 pieces

Add your own favorite tasty vegetables and herbs, because then there is a broth that is drawn to your taste.

Ingredients beef ragout and forming your bitterbal

60 grams real butter
60 grams flour
Self drawn broth
The braised beef
6 grams of gelatin
Pinches of salt, pepper and nutmeg