Bamischijf facts for kids
Bamischijf
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| Course | Snack |
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| Place of origin | Netherlands |
| Region or state | Northwestern Europe |
| Created by | Chinese Indonesian cuisine |
| Main ingredients | noodles |
| Variations | Croquette |
A bamischijf is a popular Dutch snack. It's like a crispy, deep-fried slice of noodles! Imagine your favorite noodles, but shaped into a patty, coated in breadcrumbs, and then fried until golden. This tasty snack is a Dutch twist on a Chinese-Indonesian noodle dish called bakmi goreng. There's also a similar snack called nasischijf which uses nasi goreng (fried rice) instead of noodles.
How Is a Bamischijf Made?
Making a bamischijf starts with cooked noodles. These noodles are prepared with ingredients similar to bami goreng. This includes different vegetables, some meat, and special Indonesian spices and sauces.
The noodles are packed together very tightly. This makes the filling thick and dough-like. This noodle mixture is then shaped into a long roll, like a sausage. From this roll, slices are cut. These slices are then covered in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until they are crispy and golden brown.
Many bamischijf snacks are made in large factories. They are prepared there and then frozen. After freezing, they are sent to snack bars and stores. This way, people can enjoy them fresh and hot whenever they want!
What Are the Different Kinds of Bamischijf?
You can find different shapes and types of bamischijf. Often, their names tell you what shape they are.
- Bamiblok means "bami block" because it's shaped like a square block.
- Bamibal means "bami ball" because it's shaped like a round ball.
- Bamihap means "bami bite," which is usually a smaller, bite-sized piece.
Another popular variation is the nasischijf. Instead of using noodles, the nasischijf is made with nasi (fried rice). It's prepared in a similar way, breaded and deep-fried, but with a different main ingredient.
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A close-up of a nasischijf.
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Frozen nasischijf and bamihap ready to be cooked.
