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Nutritional Values
450kcal
10gProtein
70gCarbs
16gFat
8gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Stoemp
How to order / say it
Say it
Stoemp — [Shtoomp]
Order
I'd like the stoemp, please.
Locally
Je voudrais le stoemp, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
A mashed potato dish mixed with various vegetables.
Why try it?
Stoemp is a quintessential Belgian comfort food that highlights the use of seasonal vegetables, providing a taste of home-cooked Belgian warmth.
How it tastes
The creamy potatoes are enriched by different mashed vegetables, creating a rich, earthy flavor profile that varies with the season.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Originating in the 19th century in Brussels, stoemp was created as a hearty way to use leftover ingredients, making it a versatile and beloved Belgian staple.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 600 g potatoes
- 🥕 200 g carrots
- 🧄 100 g leeks
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🥛 100 ml milk
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🧂 1 pinch nutmeg
- 🧂 1 pinch salt
Method
- 1 Boil the potatoes and carrots until soft, then drain.
- 2 Sauté onion and leeks in butter until soft.
- 3 Mash the potatoes, carrots, onions, and leeks together with milk and nutmeg.
- 4 Season with salt to taste and serve warm.
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