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Pulse until the meat becomes a very fine, smooth paste.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the ground pork, ground beef, salt, pepper, nutmeg, mace, and onion powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the egg, breadcrumbs, and ice cold water to the food processor. Mix again until fully incorporated and the texture is uniform.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the egg, breadcrumbs, and ice cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long, smooth cylinder (sausage shape). You can wrap them in plastic wrap or foil to help maintain the shape during poaching.","group":"Shaping","title":"Divide the mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring a large pot of water to a simmer (about 90°C (194°F)). Poach the sausages for 10 minutes. Do not let the water boil vigorously.","group":"Poaching","title":"Bring a large pot of water","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Poaching"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the sausages from the water and allow them to cool completely. If you wrapped them, remove the plastic or foil now.","group":"Cooling","title":"Remove the sausages from the water and allow them","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooling"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 180°C (356°F). Deep fry the sausages for 3-5 minutes until they are dark brown and slightly crispy on the outside.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Frying"}],"notes":"For the most authentic texture, ensure the meat mixture is very finely ground, almost like a paste. Serving 'speciaal' means topping the fried sausage with mayonnaise, curry ketchup, and finely diced raw onions.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Dutch"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil","fry"],"equipment":["food processor","large pot","deep fryer","plastic wrap"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"sausages","note":"Approximately 8-10 skinless sausages"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sausages can be poached and then stored in the refrigerator or freezer before frying."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store fried frikandels in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (356°F) to maintain crispiness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ffrikandel_07dd5909c9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=906baf13-bfd7-400e-89ea-331cfe58c7c4","imageAlt":"Homemade Frikandel — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["dutch","street food","sausage","savory","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Homemade Frikandel","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:00:31.373Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:00:31.373Z","related":[{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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