Slauerhoff, The Netherlands

The traditional Friesian cuisine can be described as very practical and nourishing. Most of the common dishes were once the everyday food of ordinary locals. Fans of meat delicacies will have the opportunity to taste delicious beef dishes, the most famous of which is “Hachee”. This is how they call beef & onion stew, which is always richly poured with gravy. Meat is usually cooked over low heat for several hours. During cooking, the onion dissolves making the gravy very thick.
The region is also known for its rich cheese-making traditions. After all, cheese is considered one of the main national products. Historic cheese dairies have been working on the outskirts of Leeuwarden to this day. One can fully appreciate the variety of local dairy products strolling around the city markets. Besides cheese, they also produce premium-quality butter. Sandwiches from fresh bread and butter remain one of the locals' favorite snack options.

Near the city, there are farms where elite breeds of cows are bred, so beef dishes are among the most important components of local gastronomy. In restaurants, you can try juicy beef steaks, in addition to which they always serve a rich vegetable garnish. Fish dishes are also common in local restaurants, including snacks and herring dishes, which are now popular in many regions of the country. Those who want to enjoy more original delicacies should try wild salmon dishes.
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