🇳🇱 Dutch Cuisine

Kibbeling

Fried Cod Bites

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 334 kcal

Golden, crunchy chunks of battered cod served piping hot with creamy ravigote or garlic sauce — the king of Dutch street food.

Ingredients

1 Pat cod chunks dry and season with salt and pepper.
2 Whisk flour, egg, sparkling water, and paprika into a light batter.
3 Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
4 Dip cod chunks in batter, letting excess drip off. Fry in batches 4-5 min until deeply golden.
5 Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with ravigote sauce and a lemon wedge.

Did You Know?

Kibbeling comes from the Dutch word for jaw or cheek — it was originally made from the cheek meat of cod, the cheapest offcut at the fish market.