kruiden
herbs; spices; to season
Advanced Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈkrœy.dən/
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Cultural Note
Traditional Dutch cooking uses relatively few spices — nutmeg (nootmuskaat), white pepper, and bay leaves are the classics. However, the Indonesian and Surinamese influence has dramatically expanded the Dutch spice palette. Verstegen and Silvo are the two major Dutch spice brands found in every kitchen.
📝 Example Sentences
Verse kruiden maken het verschil in een gerecht.
Fresh herbs make the difference in a dish.
De kruiden in deze soep zijn heerlijk.
The spices in this soup are wonderful.