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Crispy Egg Balls

Cultural Context

Crispy Egg Balls, or 'Krokante Eieren', are a beloved Dutch snack often enjoyed at parties or during special occasions. Traditionally made with hard-boiled eggs coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried, they are a delightful combination of textures—crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. This dish reflects the Dutch affinity for hearty, comforting snacks, and has gained popularity beyond the Netherlands, inspiring variations in other cultures.

DutchNLappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 eggs
3 medium potatoes
1 small onion
6-7 green chilies
1 teaspoon roasted cumin
0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon turmeric
0.5 teaspoon chaat masala
1 handful chopped coriander
2-3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon red chili powder (for egg mixture)
bread crumbs

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats can be a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

1

Boil 5 eggs for 9 minutes until hard-boiled in a pot or 1 whistle in a pressure cooker.

2

Cool the eggs and peel them.

3

Boil 3 medium-sized potatoes and peel them.

4

Grate the boiled eggs using a fine grater.

5

Grate the boiled potatoes using a fine grater.

6

Chop 1 small onion and add to the mixture.

7

Add 6-7 finely chopped green chilies to taste.

8

Add 1 teaspoon roasted cumin, 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric, and 0.5 teaspoon chaat masala to the mixture.

9

Add 1 handful of chopped coriander and mix everything well to combine.

10

Grease hands with oil and take small portions of the mixture to form balls.

11

Prepare a coating by mixing 2 eggs, 2-3 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon red chili powder.

12

Dip each ball in the egg mixture and then coat with bread crumbs, optionally double coating for extra crispiness.

13

Heat oil in a kadhai on medium heat and fry the balls until golden brown, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.

14

Remove the fried balls and drain on a strainer to remove excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingcoating

Equipment Needed

potgraterkadhaistrainer

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Allergens

eggsmilkwheat

Also Known As

Krokante Eieren

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