Kaassouffle is a popular fried cheese turnover in the Netherlands, often served at kiosks and borrels. It may have originated from Indonesian street food and is typically made with Gouda cheese and served with mustard. It can be easily made at home and is a popular late-night snack.
A kaassouffle is a fried turnover, filled with cheese, popular in the Netherlands. It is typically served at kiosks or counters as a quick meal and is generally very affordable. Food is sometimes available through a vending machine, making it a good choice for eating on the go or for late-night shopping when many restaurants are closed. They are popular at borrels, a type of Dutch social gathering.
The exact origins of kassouffle are unknown, but it may have arrived in the Netherlands via Indonesian street food. The Dutch maintained colonial rule over Indonesia, formerly known as the Dutch East Indies, for over 300 years. Hot street food vendors are popular in Indonesia, selling kaassouffle-like items, such as sandwiches and fried cakes.
Kaassouffle is a relatively simple dish consisting of melted, sticky cheese that is breaded and fried in a deep fryer or skillet. Almost all kaassouffles in the Netherlands use Gouda cheese and the dish is often served with mustard on the side as a dipping sauce. Kaassouffles are usually small, about the size of a deck of cards, but come in various sizes. The versions served in vending machines throughout the Netherlands are kept in a heated area and can be bought cheaply at any time of the day or night, making them a popular snack with late-night bar-goers.
Making a kaassouffle at home is relatively simple. You can roll the cheese in breadcrumbs and then fry the covered cheese in a pan. Sometimes the cheese is dipped in the yolks first to ensure that the breadcrumbs adhere to the cheese. Depending on personal preference, some add spices such as salt, pepper, nutmeg or cayenne pepper to the breading mixture. If Gouda cheese is not available, cheddar or goat cheese can be substituted, but this is not considered a true Dutch kaassouffle.
Kaassouffles are often served in Dutch borrels, a sort of gathering where drinks and snacks are served. Fried foods like kaassouffle are popular in borrels. The borrel is often held in a bar or café and is sometimes a themed party or celebration for a specific event. The popularity of these gatherings has led to the development of packaged products found in grocery stores in the Netherlands, which are specifically marketed as food for a borrel. Also, some Dutch restaurants and cafes include “borrel” in their name.
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