bitterballen
deep-fried meat ragout balls; Dutch bar snack
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈbɪ.tər.ˌbɑ.lən/
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Cultural Note
Bitterballen are the iconic Dutch bar snack -- crispy fried balls filled with a thick meat ragout, always served with mustard. They are the number one borrelhapje and virtually every Dutch cafe serves them. The name comes from 'bitter' (a type of jenever/gin).
📝 Example Sentences
Doe mij maar een portie bitterballen.
I'll have a portion of bitterballen, please.
Pas op, bitterballen zijn van binnen heel heet!
Be careful, bitterballen are very hot inside!
Bitterballen met mosterd, heerlijk!
Bitterballen with mustard, delicious!