It is true that typical Dutch food is not at the top of the list of the most sophisticated cuisine in the world. However, some dishes are very interesting and worth trying! If you are thinking of including a gastronomic itinerary in a trip through Europe, countries like France, Italy, Portugal and Spain will probably be strong candidates for it. While Holland will possibly be remembered for other reasons: the flowery parks, the windmills, the clogs… And if we go to the side of the senses (or sensations), a certain plant will be the highlight of the trip. But Holland is much more than the land of tulips or coffee shops. And taking a tour of its gastronomy and tasting typical dishes of its cuisine can be a pleasant and surprising experience f rom the most harmless and unusual dishes to those that will require a little more “determination” to try. After all, what is typical Dutch food? But, just to open your appetite, here's a list of the (weird) names of traditional foods ...