Dutch 'Bitterballen' : Bite-size veal croquettes Recipe

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Dutch 'Bitterballen' : Bite-size veal croquettes
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Directions:

  1. In a pan put meat, bouquet garni and beef stock slowly to the boil and simmer for about 1 hour until meat is tender.
  2. Strain off 200 ml stock into a measuring jug.
  3. Slice the cooked meat very thinly.
  4. Melt the butter in a pan and stir in the flour.
  5. Add the stock, while stirring, and continue stirring until the sauce is thick and smooth.
  6. Leave the sauce to cook gently for about 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the meat and add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
  8. Pour the ragout onto a flat plate and refrigerate until firm.
  9. (Best to make this one day in advance) In a deep plate beat the eggs with one tablespoon of water.
  10. Shape the ragout into 24 balls (Little bit smaller than golfball) and roll in the breadcrumbs.
  11. Then roll in the beaten eggs and breadcrumbs again.
  12. Repeat until well coated.
  13. Heat oil in a deep fat fryer to 180 degrees celcius.
  14. Deep fry croquettes 6 at the time for 3-4 minutes until brown and crisp.
  15. Drain on paper towel.
  16. Serve the warm'bitterballen' on a plate with a serving of mustard next to it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 34.53 Kcal (145 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.83g 3%
Cholesterol 23.33mg 8%
Sodium 71.28mg 3%
Potassium 65.77mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.74g 1%
Sugars 0.25g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 2.68g 5%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 8.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.06 Kcal (406 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.15g 3%
Cholesterol 65.58mg 8%
Sodium 200.37mg 3%
Potassium 184.89mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.9g 1%
Sugars 0.71g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 1%
Protein 7.53g 5%
Iron 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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