Frikandel

Frikandellen, called in Germany also Bratrollen, meat rolls or Dutch meatballs, are a Dutch, Belgian and northern French fast food specialty. Its size and shape are reminiscent of sausages, but are pressed without bowel in a straight shape.

The names Frikandel and meatball have the same origin: they are borrowed from the Italian fritatella for " Fried ", but call not the same. Meatballs are called in Dutch gehaktbal. In the Netherlands, the case for a long time was not fixed. It is thought that the term was taken from the Germans and eventually adapted to the typical Dutch way of speaking. Only in 2005 the word Frikandel was included in the official Dutch spelling.

In contrast to a widespread misconception among Germans the word is not emphasized in the original debate on the middle syllable, but on the last (about: Fricka - Dell). The "n " which appears many German speakers particularly striking, is not emphasized.

Frikandellen consist of ground pork, beef, or poultry meat ( as meat ), often mixed, which is bound with wheat or soy flour. In the Netherlands, large proportions of horse meat are common; in the export Frikandellen that you get in Germany, this ingredient is missing, however. Manufactured in Germany Frikandellen usually consist of pure chicken meat. Other ingredients include spices, broth, flavor enhancers and preservatives. The dough is formed into rolls, steamed and deep-frozen.

The Frikandellen only industrially produced are mainly offered in snack bars, snack bars the Dutch. To prepare, they are deep fried and served like fries with your choice of sauces and side dishes. Popular variant is speciaal, in which the Frikandel cut lengthwise and with curry ketchup, Frietsaus ( Dutch mayonnaise with about 25 % fat) and finely chopped, raw onion is filled.

The Frikandel comparable, but different flavored, the Berlin Currywurst without bowel. Another relative is the Bavarian Wollwurst.