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There are few traditional dishes in The Netherlands, but most are dishes that are available in many European countries - with a unique twist.

One truly Dutch dish is stampot - mashed potatoes mixed with leek and a meatball or sausage on top. If this sounds too exotic, then one of the many types of pancakes with unique topping combinations should satisfy any pallet - be it sweet or savory. Traditional desert is apple pie and the beverage of choice is beer.

Because of the fact that Indonesia is a former colony of the Netherlands, there is a large Indonesian population in Amsterdam. There is also a variety of Indonesian restaurants to chose from, and some Indonesian dishes have permanently made their way into Dutch cuisine. Make sure you try the kip-sate (chicken in a peanut sauce) - it's delicious.