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What does oliebollen mean in dutch? ›

Oliebollen are a traditional Dutch delicacy eaten during winter. Oliebollen, literally translated as 'Oil Balls' are also known as Dutch Doughnuts.

Eating oliebollen was supposedly a deterrent. Their oily residue meant Perchta's sword would slide off their stomachs, sparing them from the spirit's next-level hangry ways.

In her quest she might even use her sword to slice open the stomachs of those who'd already eaten to get at their food. Tradition said that eating oliebollen protected you because the fat absorbed from the cooking oil made Perchta's sword slide off of her victims.

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Introduction. Look, the name is meant to be a bit of a joke, but what I'm talking about is a pitta-like bread, glazed golden with beaten egg and sprinkled with nigella seeds. This is what I make when I'm in mezze-mode.

ni·​gel·​la nī-ˈje-lə : any of a genus (Nigella) of erect annual herbs of the buttercup family having dissected threadlike leaves and usually blue or white flowers. especially : love-in-a-mist.

For more profound flavours, dry roast or microwave the seeds before use.

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Nigella seeds are found frequently in Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. This means you can find these seeds in curries and lentil dishes alike. Nigella seeds also pair well with root vegetable dishes, as well as squashes such as spiced butternut squash.

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Klootzak meaning

Klootzak literally translates to “scrotum”, and is used to describe anyone (or anything) that could be considered irritating, annoying or disagreeable.

Eating oliebollen was considered a surefire way to ward off the whims of a cruel pagan goddess named Perchta. Her Teutonic name meant bright or glorious, but she was not always friendly. During the 12 Days of Christmas the goddess was said to fly around with evil spirits looking for something to eat.

In English they are more commonly known as Dutch doughnuts or dutchies. In Italy, they are called in many different ways and it depends on the Region: bombolini fritti, ficattole, bignoli, frittoli (or fritole/fritule), sgabei, bignet, panzanelle, coccoli, zonzelle, donzelle and so on.

breakfast → ontbijten; noun.