Spring roll frikandel: fusion snack you have to try
Fusion cuisine at its best: the spring roll frikandel. According to Wikipedia, fusion cooking is “the combining of different culinary traditions.” Think chicken tikka masala, currywurst or our national pride: kapsalon. But put this on your list, Wiki, because this really is the ultimate fusion dish: the spring roll frikandel.
What is a spring roll frikandel?
Very simple: a frikandel wrapped in a spring roll wrapper and then deep-fried or cooked in the Airfryer. That’s it. And yet the result is the ultimate party snack. Crispy on the outside, succulent and savoury on the inside. Serve it with sweet chilli sauce or curry and you’ll immediately understand why this snack belongs in the “why didn’t I think of this sooner?” category.
The power of snack fusion
The spring roll frikandel shows how snack fusion works: take two Dutch favourites, combine them and you get something greater than the sum of its parts. One plus one is three, or maybe even four when you take your first bite.
Chicken tikka masala originated in England, currywurst is a German classic and kapsalon was born in Rotterdam. The spring roll frikandel fits seamlessly into that list: a culinary mash-up that perfectly matches our snack culture.
How to make a spring roll frikandel
Here’s how to make the perfect spring roll frikandel:
Frikandel: cook or thaw your frikandel beforehand.
Spring roll wrapper: get rice wrappers from an Asian supermarket (or use filo pastry if you find that easier).
Fill: spread a line of sweet chilli sauce or curry on the pastry, place the frikandel on top and roll it up.
Deep-fry: cook the spring roll frikandel in hot oil or, for a healthier version, in the Airfryer. In the latter case, don’t forget to brush the spring rolls with a little oil or cooking spray for that golden-brown colour.
Serve immediately, because this snack is meant to be eaten crispy.
Variations on the spring roll frikandel
Want to take it one step further? No problem, you can vary to your heart’s content. For example, try these variations:
Add cheese: wrap a slice of cheddar together with the frikandel: yum!
Indonesian twist: roll some seroendeng (the crispy mix of shaved coconut, peanuts, fried onions and spices) or sambal into it for extra heat. Crispy chilli oil works too.
Snack XL: make mini spring rolls with frikandel speciaal, complete with mayo, curry and onions.
Spring roll frikandel: guilty pleasure or culinary discovery?
Is the spring roll frikandel haute cuisine? No. Is it culinarily responsible? Absolutely not. But that’s exactly its charm. This is guilty pleasure in its purest form: simple, greasy, crispy and surprisingly delicious.
And honestly: if the kapsalon could ever become so popular, why wouldn’t the spring roll frikandel achieve the same cult status?
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- This is the ultimate gift for frikandel lovers
Source: Airfryer Totaal
