Stoemp facts for kids
Cod with stoemp (right)
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| Course | Side dish |
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| Place of origin | Belgium, Netherlands |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, Vegetables |
| Variations | Wortelstoemp |
Stoemp is a yummy and hearty dish from Belgium. It's made mostly from mashed potatoes. But it's not just potatoes! It also has other root vegetables mixed in.
Sometimes, people add cream, bacon, onions, or special herbs and spices. The name of the dish can even tell you what vegetables are inside. For example, Wortelstoemp means it has carrots (wortel is Dutch for carrot). This carrot version might even have egg yolk in it!
What is Stoemp?
Stoemp is a traditional Belgian dish. It's a simple, comforting meal. Think of it as mashed potatoes with a twist! It's very popular in both Belgium and the Netherlands.
Main Ingredients
The main ingredients are always mashed potatoes. Then, one or more other vegetables are added. Common vegetables include:
People often season Stoemp with thyme, nutmeg, or bayleaf. These spices give it a special taste.
How Stoemp is Served
Stoemp is usually served as a side dish. It goes well with many different foods. Traditionally, you might find it with:
- Fried boudin (a type of sausage)
- Fried braadworst (another sausage)
- Grilled bacon
- Fried mince (ground meat)
- Fried eggs
Some families even serve Stoemp with a fancy entrecôte (a type of steak) or horse tenderloin. It's a versatile dish that can be part of a simple meal or a special dinner.
Dishes Similar to Stoemp
Many countries have dishes that are a bit like Stoemp. They often involve mashed potatoes mixed with other ingredients. Here are a few examples:
- Bubble and squeak from England.
- Colcannon and champ from Ireland.
- Rumbledethumps from Scotland.
- Pyttipanna from Sweden.
- Biksemad from Denmark.
- Trinxat from Catalonia, Spain, and Andorra.
- Roupa velha from Portugal. This name means "old clothes" and it's often made from leftovers.
- Stamppot from The Netherlands. This is very similar to Stoemp.
- Hash (food) from the United States.
- You might also think of hash browns and potato cakes.
See also
In Spanish: Stamppot para niños
