I’ve lived in the Netherlands for long enough, you’d think I know what I’m doing by now. But like…I soooo don’t. Like I still don’t entirely know if I should be calling it “Holland” or “The Netherlands”. And the other day I got two angry honks while riding my bike and still have zero idea why. And my ability to speak Dutch is still at the level where people think it’s quaint and funny, and by no means at a level that could, you know, communicate things. But if there’s one thing I do know about this country, it’s that they love their King’s Day. And today happens to be that day. Think 4th of July but in celebration of the king’s birthday with a lot more orange and flea markets and drinking on house boats (okay I haven’t done the last point yet but who knows where King’s Day in Amsterdam will take us this year). So in celebration of today, I’m sharing a traditional Dutch recipe (for the first time!).
What is Dutch Vla?
Vla is a simple custard that’s ultra-popular here. You buy it in a milk carton, cover it in berries and/or sprinkles (hagelsaag), and eat it for dessert. But Dutch Vla-Flip takes this a step further and throws in a dash of yogurt and a heaping spoonful berry compote. It’s a bit healthier and sooo tasty.
