Lekkerbekje is a Dutch fried fish dish. It consists of a fish fried in batter and deep fried. It is sometimes called the Dutch version of fish and chips, though it is not always served with chips.
The name "lekkerbekje" is a diminutive of lekkerbek meaning gourmand.
Lekkerbekje may have originated in the town of IJmuiden, although this is uncertain. Originally lekkerbekje only used whiting, however now it includes a variety of white fish such as cod, pangasius and pollock.
Lekkerbekje is often served with tartar sauce.
See also
Kibbeling Fish and chips
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