Dutch Delights: Saucijzenbroodje

What:  Saucijzenbroodje – a roll of puff pastry filled with seasoned meat. They are usually eaten hot.

Why:  The spices involved in seasoning the meat filling are not just some random dashes of salt and pepper.  The Dutch were the early settlers of the Spice Islands after all and the blend of exotic spices, reflects this. 

Where:  Saucijzenbroodjes can be found in supermarkets, snack bars, train stations, butchers and bakeries.  They are often kept under a heat lamp or heated on the spot, so that they can be eaten straight away.

When:  Saucijzenbroodjes are eaten throughout the year as a snack or a small meal.

Varieties:  Saucijzenbroodjes can be found in different shapes and sizes, including mini nuggets.

How Much [Should I Eat]:  These are the type of food that you often forget even exist but when you smell them or remember them, you can’t think of anything else to eat.  One of those, not particularly special but really good when you fancy it foods. 

Pas Op! (Watch Out!):  The word saucijzenbroodje can be incredibly hard to pronounce.  When you go to buy one you’ll usually have success if you get a couple of the sounds in and combine it with a gesture in the general direction of where they are located.  Alternatively, you can listen to the two audio files on this page (click the blue arrows on the left) to practise your pronunciation.