Balkenbrij

==Description==
This is a very traditional Dutch recipe, which is hardly every made anymore. Please do not read if you have a weak stomach.
==Ingredients==
* 1 pig's head without lower jaw.
* 1/2 pound of fresh, streaky ham
* 5 or 6 liters of water
* salt, pepper to taste
* 1 1/4 kg of pancake flour
* some normal flour
==Directions==
#Wash the pig's head 
#Add the ham and salt to taste, and cover with water
#Cook until tender
#Take the meat off the bone and mince it together with the ham
#Season to taste with salt and pepper
#Add the remaining water to the cooking water, and return to the boil
#Add the diced meat and return to the boil.
#Mix in flour until the mixture is stiff. Add more salt if necessary.
#Transfer into broad shallow dishes which have been dusted with flour, and leave to cool.
#To serve, cut the Balkenbrij into slices of about a finger thick, coat with flour, and fry quickly in lard or butter.
Category:Dutch Recipes
Category:Dutch Meat Dishes
Category:Ham Recipes
Category:Self-rising flour Recipes