Broodje Pindasaus

Name: Broodje Pindasaus
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Suriname
Ingredients: Soft white bread rolls — 4; Peanut sauce (pindasaus), warm — 300 ml (1 1/4 cups); Large Eggs — 4; Cucumber, thinly sliced — 1/2; Fresh bean sprouts — 80 g (1 cup); Fried onion (bawang goreng), for garnish — 2 tbsp; Sambal or chilli sauce, to taste — to taste; Vegetable oil, for frying — 1 tbsp

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Servings

Ingredients

Soft white bread rolls — 4
Peanut sauce (pindasaus), warm — 300 ml (1 1/4 cups)
Large Eggs — 4
Cucumber, thinly sliced — 1/2
Fresh bean sprouts — 80 g (1 cup)
Fried onion (bawang goreng), for garnish — 2 tbsp
Sambal or chilli sauce, to taste — to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying — 1 tbsp

Method

Warm the peanut sauce gently in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until hot and pourable, thinning with a splash of water if needed.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs sunny-side up or lightly scrambled, according to preference.
Slice each bread roll open without cutting all the way through, and lightly toast if desired.
Layer cucumber slices and bean sprouts inside each roll.
Add a fried egg to each roll, then spoon warm peanut sauce generously over the top.
Finish with a sprinkle of fried onion and sambal to taste, then serve immediately while the sauce is warm.

Introduction: Broodje pindasaus, a bread roll filled with warm peanut sauce, fried egg and crunchy vegetables, is one of the most iconic snacks sold from Paramaribo’s street food stalls and ‘broodjeswinkels’ (sandwich shops), a format shaped by Dutch bread traditions layered with distinctly Surinamese peanut sauce.

Cultural Background: Broodje pindasaus, a bread roll filled with warm peanut sauce, fried egg and crunchy vegetables, is one of the most iconic snacks sold from Paramaribo’s street food stalls and ‘broodjeswinkels’ (sandwich shops), a format shaped by Dutch bread traditions layered with distinctly Surinamese peanut sauce. It is an everyday, affordable, deeply satisfying lunch-on-the-go for locals.

Tips: Warm the peanut sauce until it is pourable but not thin and watery, so it coats the fillings well. Toasting the roll lightly first helps it hold up to the warm sauce without becoming soggy. Assemble just before eating, as this sandwich is best enjoyed fresh and warm.

Variations: Add slices of Bakabana inside for an even heartier street-food version. Use a fried tofu slice in place of the egg for a vegetarian twist that is still common at stalls. Simply omit or swap the egg for a slice of fried tofu; the rest of the sandwich is already vegetarian, and a vegan pindasaus makes the whole dish vegan.

Storage: Best assembled and eaten immediately; components can be prepared ahead and refrigerated separately for up to 1 day.

Reheating: Warm the peanut sauce again before assembling; this sandwich does not hold well once fully assembled and reheated.

FAQs:

Q: What bread is traditionally used?

A: A soft white bread roll, similar to a Dutch ‘broodje’ roll, is traditional; a soft sub roll or brioche-style bun is a reasonable substitute.

Q: Is Broodje Pindasaus always served with egg?

A: It is one of the most common versions, but stalls also offer it with fried chicken, bakabana, or simply vegetables for a lighter option.

Q: What is bawang goreng?

A: Bawang goreng is Indonesian-style crispy fried shallots or onions, widely used as a garnish across Surinamese-Javanese dishes for their crunch and savoury depth.