Traditionally, the food in the Netherlands has always evolved around the produce of the sea and farmland – from seafood like raw herring and mackerel to Gouda cheese. The Dutch landscape featuring endless green fields with cows is typical for the country, and countless fishermen work daily along the Dutch shore to catch the freshest fish. But in recent years, modern Dutch cuisine has evolved and attained a more creative take on regional Dutch food. Influenced by international flavours, you will now find a variety of foreign ingredients mixed with traditional Dutch dishes. But what the Netherlands is still most famous for are its high-quality cheese, meat and fish products, which remain a staple in every restaurant’s kitchen throughout the country.
Dutch cuisine
