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Captains Dinner

Cultural Context

The Captains Dinner is a traditional Dutch meal often enjoyed on special occasions, celebrating the bounty of the sea. It reflects the maritime heritage of the Netherlands, where fresh fish and hearty vegetables are staples. This dish is often served during gatherings, emphasizing community and shared meals. Modern variations may include different types of fish or seasonal vegetables, adapting to local tastes and availability.

DutchNLmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 grams krieltjes
salt
clarified butter
sunflower oil
smoked bacon
2 pork sausages
leek
caraway seeds
300 grams frozen peas
ground pepper
Amsterdam onions
piccalilli

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth is a cost-effective substitute for flavor.

fish

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is often less expensive than fish.

1

Boil water in a pot and add a bit of salt.

2

Wash 500 grams of krieltjes and cut them in half.

3

Cook the krieltjes in boiling water for about 15 minutes.

4

In another pan, add clarified butter (or sunflower oil) and heat it up.

5

Cut smoked bacon into strips and add it to the pan.

6

Remove the casing from 2 pork sausages and break them into pieces, adding them to the pan.

7

Slice the leek in half lengthwise, wash it, and cut it into rings.

8

Add the leek to the pan with the bacon and sausage.

9

Season with a teaspoon of caraway seeds (or dried herbs if caraway is unavailable).

10

Cook until the leek is tender and the bacon is crispy.

11

Add 300 grams of frozen peas to the mixture and stir well.

12

Season the dish with a generous amount of ground pepper.

13

Serve the dish topped with Amsterdam onions and piccalilli.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

potpancutting boardknife

Allergens

fishmilk

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