Fricandel

/ˈfrɪkænˌdɛl/ noun

Definition

A Dutch or Flemish fried meat roll similar to a fricandeaux, often eaten as street food.

Etymology

From Dutch 'fricandel,' influenced by French 'fricandeau.' The Dutch adapted the French preparation into their own street food tradition during the medieval period.

Kelly Says

The fricandel is so important to Dutch and Flemish culture that there are regional competitions about who makes the best one, and it's been a cheap, delicious street food for centuries!

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