Lekkerbekje

Lekkerbekje is a Dutch fried fish dish. It is sometimes called the Dutch version of fish and chips.

Etymology
Lekkerbekje is a diminuitive of Lekkerbek meaning Gourmand.

Origin
Lekkerbekje originated in IJmuiden.

Composition
Lekkerbekje consists of a fish fried in batter and deep fried similar to fish and chips.

Originally Lekkerbekje only used whiting, however now it includes a variety of white fish such as cod, hake, and pollock.

Lekkerbekje is often served with fried potatoes and tartar sauce.