Steps
- 1.
Stroopwafel with smoked eel (Amsterdam): Smoking adds umami contrast to caramel sweetness
- 2.
Smoked eel croquettes (Friesland): Cold-smoking preserves delicate texture for filling
- 3.
Indonesian smoked eel sambal (Dutch-Indonesian fusion): Applewood smoke balances chili heat
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction