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Dutch food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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The Netherlands is a relatively small but densely populated country in northwestern Europe, home to approximately 17.7 million people. Despite its compact size—roughly twice the area of New Jersey—it ranks among the world’s most densely populated nations. The Netherlands economy is well developed in agriculture, international trade, banking, and technology. It’s one of the world’s largest exporters of agricultural products despite its small size, known for flowers, dairy, and greenhouse cultivation.

Dutch society is generally progressive, with liberal policies on many social issues…

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The average Dutch daily plate size is

2585 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

PARSLEY

CHERVIL

DILL

MARJORAM

CHIVES

BAY LEAVES

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Spices

BLACK PEPPER

WHITE PEPPER

CARAWAY

CLOVES

ANISEED

NUTMEG

JUNIPER BERRIES

MACE

CINNAMON

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

LEEK

CELERY STALKS

CELERY ROOT

CARROT

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Condiments

BUTTER

BEER

MUSTARD

MAYONNAISE

FRUIT VINEGAR

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