5 Foods to try in Amsterdam

 When someone thinks of the Netherlands, the cuisine is not the first thing that comes to mind, but local food in Amsterdam has an unforgettable taste.

Here is a list of 10 Dutch food you must try in Amsterdam.

1. Stroopwafels

This is one of the most popular Dutch sweet food, you can even buy this wafer made from thin layers of baked dough in your local supermarket. But the original taste of stroopwafel you can only feel in Amsterdam or even Gouda because exactly in this small city waffles were invented centuries ago.

 2. Poffertijes

This small Dutch pancakes with fluffy light texture is a second traditional sweet treat eaten in the Netherlands. Traditionally they were served on different Catholic ceremonies, but now everyone can try this on the streets of Amsterdam near special shops.

3. Pannekoeken

One more type of pancakes to try in the Netherlands. The difference from poffertjes is in size, pannekoekens much bigger and thinner and in flavors, pannekoekens may be savory or sweet too.  

4. Appeltaart

Also known as a classic apple pie, almost every one of us tried this excellent dish, but not many of us the original Durch taste of this pie. So you have to try apple pie that was invented in middle age and now one of the meals which of Dutch people proud of.

5. Kaas

Kaas means Dutch cheese that includes different no only Gouda or Edam, but and other varieties such as Beemster, Leyden, Limburger, Maaslander, Maasdam, Mimolette, Roomano, Parrano, Prima Donna and Vlaskaas are also Dutch.