The Frikandel, or Fricadelle in Belgium and Northern France, is an absolutely addictive fried Dutch snack. There are even websites and appreciation societies set up to honour this humble minced-meat skinless sausage. In the Netherlands or Belgium, you’ll find hundreds of snack bars and friteries that serve the Frikadel, natural or special.

The Frikandel is often served with curry ketchup and/or mayonnaise in the Netherlands. Another very popular combo is the frikandel topped with mayonnaise, curry ketchup, and chopped raw onion: a frikandel speciaal.

Frikandel speciaal

A Belgium friterie serving up Frikandel