Lekkerbekje Explained

Lekkerbekje is a Dutch fried fish dish. It is sometimes called the Dutch version of fish and chips.^[1]

Etymology

Lekkerbekje is a diminuitive of Lekkerbek meaning Gourmand.^[2]

Origin

Lekkerbekje originated in IJmuiden.^[3]

Composition

Lekkerbekje consists of a fish fried in batter and deep fried similar to fish and chips.^[4]

Originally Lekkerbekje only used whiting, however now it includes a variety of white fish such as cod, hake, and pollock.

Lekkerbekje is often served with fried potatoes and tartar sauce.

See also

• Kibbeling

Notes and References

1. Web site: Foods . Author Adore . 2014-06-14 . Dutch Lekkerbekjes - Deep Fried Fish in a Bun with Tartare Sauce . 2022-07-31 . Adore Foods . en-US.
2. Web site: Lekkerbekjes . 2022-07-31.
3. Web site: Alles over lekkerbekjes . 2022-07-31 . www.iglo.nl . nl-NL.
4. Web site: Lekkerbekje Traditional Saltwater Fish Dish From Netherlands TasteAtlas . 2022-07-31 . www.tasteatlas.com.