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Netherlands

Stamppot leans on nutmeg and bay — gentle and warm.

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Did you know? Netherlands and Switzerland both lean on Nutmeg, Bay, White Pepper — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

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These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Stamppot

MainPotato

Key ingredients

  • Potato
  • kale
  • sausage
  • Nutmeg
  • White Pepper
  • Bay

Technique overview

  1. Mash potato with kale and nutmeg
  2. serve with smoked sausage.

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Erwtensoep

SoupPea

Key ingredients

  • Split pea
  • pork
  • celery
  • Bay
  • White Pepper
  • Clove

Technique overview

  1. Simmer peas with pork, bay, clove until thick 1.5h.

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Bitterballen

AppetizerBeef

Key ingredients

  • Beef ragout
  • breadcrumb
  • Nutmeg
  • White Pepper
  • Bay

Technique overview

  1. Chill spiced beef ragout
  2. ball, bread, fry until crisp.

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Netherlands — good to know

What spices are used in Netherlands cooking?

Netherlands cooking leans on Nutmeg, Bay, White Pepper, Clove.

What’s an easy Netherlands recipe to make at home?

Try Stamppot — it calls for Nutmeg, White Pepper, Bay. Mash potato with kale and nutmeg; serve with smoked sausage.

What should I cook for a Netherlands watch party?

Make Stamppot and Erwtensoep — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.