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Dairy-Free Bitterballen with Mustard recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Bitterballen with Mustard

Classic Dutch Bitterballen made without dairy. A savory, creamy filling is coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried to golden perfection, served with mustard.

45m4 servings
Contains dairyContains eggContains wheatNUTS-free
350 cal|18g protein|25g carbs|20g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Dairy-free butter substitute
  • 1 cup Cooked beef, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 Egg replacer, prepared according to package
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (dairy/nut-free)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Mustard, for serving

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a saucepan, melt the dairy-free butter substitute over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  2. 2Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in the chopped beef, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. 4Form the mixture into small balls (about 2.54 cm in diameter).
  5. 5Dip each ball in the prepared egg replacer, then roll in breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
  6. 6Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
  7. 7Fry the bitterballen in batches until golden brown and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with mustard.

Substitutions

Milk → Vegetable Broth

Butter → Dairy-free butter substitute

Egg → Egg replacer

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