Broodje Kroket
A popular Dutch fast-food item, the Broodje Kroket features a deep-fried, breaded ragout (often beef or veal) served in a soft white bun, typically with mustard.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Beef or Veal(cubed for ragout)
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g All-purpose flour
- 500 ml Beef broth
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Parsley(chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Nutmeg
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 large Eggs(beaten, for dredging)
- 200 g Breadcrumbs(for coating)
- for frying Vegetable oil
- 4 Soft white buns
- for serving Mustard
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ragout: Sauté chopped onion in butter until translucent. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 2
Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth. Add cubed beef, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently until the meat is very tender and the sauce has thickened.
⏱️ 1-1.5 hours - 3
Remove meat from sauce, shred or finely chop it, and return to the thickened sauce. Let cool completely. For easier shaping, chill the ragout in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
💡 Tip: Chilling is crucial for shaping the kroketten. - 4
Shape the chilled ragout into oval or cylindrical kroketten. Dredge each kroket in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
💡 Tip: Ensure a good, even coating of breadcrumbs. - 5
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 180°C (350°F). Fry the kroketten in batches until golden brown and heated through.
⏱️ 3-5 minutes per batch💡 Tip: Do not overcrowd the fryer. - 6
Slice the soft white buns horizontally, place a hot kroket inside, and serve immediately with a generous dollop of mustard.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The quality of the ragout is key to a good kroket.
- ✓Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for crispy kroketten.
- ✓Serve immediately after frying for the best texture.
🔄 Variations
- Use shrimp or mushroom ragout for vegetarian or seafood versions.
- Add a touch of Worcestershire sauce to the ragout for extra depth.