Boomstammetjes (meaning 'tree trunks') are a Dutch recipe in which minced meat and cheese are formed into a sausage shape, like a tree trunk! They're then breaded and baked in the oven, which makes them extra crunchy.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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250 g
Potatoes
½ piece
Egg
(Contains Egg)
100 g
Farmer's mincemeat
(May be present Soy, Wheat, Egg, Mustard, Celery)
25 g
Panko breadcrumbs
(Contains Wheat)
15 g
Grated aged Gouda
(Contains Milk)
½ sachet(s)
Dried rosemary
1 piece
Carrot
50 g
Mangetout
½ tablespoon
White balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon
Olive oil
½ tablespoon
[Plant-based] mayonnaise
¼ tablespoon
[Plant-based] butter
to taste
Salt and pepper
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Thoroughly wash the potatoes and cut them into long thin wedges (see Tip). Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the potato wedges for 20 minutes, covered, then remove the lid and fry for another 10 - 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer the mince, cheese, egg and three quarters of the panko to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then knead well to combine. Roll two 'boomstammetjes' per person (see photo for the shape).
Transfer the rest of the panko to a deep plate, along with the rosemary. Mix well to combine, then coat the boomstammetjes in this mixture. Melt a small knob of butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the boomstammetjes for 2 - 3 minutes until evenly browned, then transfer to an oven dish. Set the frying pan aside to use again in step 5. Bake the boomstammetjes in the oven for 12 - 16 minutes (see Tip).
Tip: thicker boomstammetjes will take longer to cook. Check them carefully and bake for more time if necessary. If preferred, you can cut one of them open before serving to check.
Thinly slice the carrot. Boil plenty of water in a pot or saucepan and cook the carrot for 4 minutes, then add the mangetout and continue boiling for another 4 minutes (see Tip). Drain the vegetables and rinse under cold water.
Tip: the tips of mangetout can sometimes be tough, so be sure to remove and discard these.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the vegetables for 1 minute, then deglaze with the white balsamic vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Did you know... carrots are rich in vitamin A, which not only supports growth but is also good for your skin, hair, nails, eyes and immune system. You can also find vitamin A in kale, spinach, broccoli and eggs
Serve the boomstammetjes with the potato wedges and vegetables. Serve the mayonnaise alongside.