THE FRIESIAN CUISINE.
FROM SUGERBREAD TO ONIONSOUP
Treat yourself to the rich flavours of Friesland. And take a wonderful journey through the culinary traditions of the province. The food may seem simple at times, but there is always a bit of cultural pride from Friesland in it. For example, many local products are used that give everything a unique flavour. Taste it in a restaurant near Húns . Or buy sweet treats from the bakery and enjoy them with coffee in our backyard . Many of the meals can easily be prepared in your own kitchen, so that you can taste the flavours of Friesland at home.
THE HERBS OF FRIESLAND
Frisian dishes are often prepared with typical herbs that provide a distinctive flavour. The meals are often flavoured with cloves, pepper, parsley, dill, thyme and bay leaves. These herbs add a deep and aromatic flavour to soups, stews and cheese.
In Friesland, sweets are prepared with great skill. Think of the famous sugar bread. The sweet sûkerbôle with cinnamon, ginger and of course lots of sugar.
Also try the famous Frisian orange cake, a light cake covered with icing. This delicious typical Frisian delicacy, owes its name to the thin slivers of orange peel in the icing. The festive treat has a long history. The oldest known recipe dates from 1753.
Fryske dúmkes are crispy, sweet, thumb-sized cookies that are flavoured with aniseed and ginger powder. These traditional spice cookies are perfect with coffee or tea. They are enriched with finely chopped hazelnuts and baked in the oven. Sometimes cinnamon or other nuts are added.
Amelander dúmkes replace the hazelnuts with almonds. Frisian women originally baked these cookies for their husbands who went to sea. Packed in small bags, the dúmkes served as a portable, nutritious snack that had a long shelf life and provided energy during long journeys.
SWEET DISHES
Frisian cuisine is known for its hearty, nutritious dishes. Stamppot is a favourite, with potatoes, kale and sausage. Stewed meat with rich Frisian herbs offers a hearty flavour. And the typical Frisian hunting dish is also recommended. Layers of potato, minced meat, onions and bacon, seasoned with pepper and nutmeg, baked until golden brown.
Soup plays an important role in Frisian cuisine, especially in winter. Snert is a favourite, a thick pea soup full of vegetables, meat and smoked sausage. There is also siepelsoep with onion and Frisian clove cheese and Frisian forest bean soup with local beans and smoked meat. And don't forget the Frisian mustard soup with a touch of herbal bitters.
HOT DISHES
FRIESIAN DRIED SAUSAGE
Frisian dry sausage is a local delicacy. This spiced sausage is made from pork with nutmeg, bay leaf and cloves. The sausage is then smoked for a unique flavour. As a snack or part of a meal, Frisian dry sausage is a real treat.
