Lekkerbekje is a Dutch fried fish dish. It is sometimes called the Dutch version of fish and chips.
Lekkerbekje is a diminutive of lekkerbek meaning gourmand.
Lekkerbekje originated in IJmuiden.
Lekkerbekje consists of a fish fried in batter and deep fried similar to fish and chips.
Originally lekkerbekje only used whiting, however now it includes a variety of white fish such as cod, hake, and pollock.
Lekkerbekje is often served with fried potatoes and tartar sauce.