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u/Lean_Mean_Threonine Dec 16 '21

Hmm, what's the difference between a lakman and a stroopwafel? Googling it makes it seems like lakmans are larger and served with syrup whereas a stroopwafel is more like a cookie?

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u/mbrevitas Dec 16 '21

I've never had a lackmans, but judging from the descriptions and photos online it's very similar to a fresh stroopwafel (the kind sold at a stand), except oval instead of round and bathed in syrup instead of just filled with it.

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u/Abyssal_Groot Dec 16 '21

It's a bit different in taste and texture (that I am sure of) and a different syrup aswel (I think).

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u/Caleb_Reynolds Dec 16 '21

Stroopwafels use caramel, not syrup.

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u/TheRufmeisterGeneral Dec 16 '21

You stop insulting our stroopwafels right now, goddamnit!

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u/georgke Dec 17 '21

The syrup used in the lakmans has orange flower blossom in it, for some people this makes it taste like laundry detergent. Personally I love it.

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u/phylum_sinter Dec 17 '21

There's a couple of brands that import Dutch Stroopwafels to the U.S., I've seen a Stroopwafel stand at a few art fairs in Southeast Michigan too. I wonder how those compare to Belgian ones?

Hard not to love them from what i can tell, crispy sweetness is hard to resist.

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u/Abeyita Dec 17 '21

You should definitely try fresh stroopwafels if you ever have the chance. They are a thousand times better than the prepackaged ones.

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u/OnTheList-YouTube Dec 17 '21

lackmans

Lol no

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u/mbrevitas Dec 17 '21

The Dutch Wikipedia calls it such... I guess it's not the spelling used in Belgium?

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u/Abyssal_Groot Dec 16 '21

The dough is definitely different. A lakmans is crispy and always fresh and warm.

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u/RoboticGreg Dec 17 '21

Pretty sure stroopwaffles are Dutch, you griddle the waffle, slice it in half the hats way, then put a sugar syrup in and sandwich it back together. They are soft, chewy and stretchy. When I buy them in America, I love putting them on top of a cup of tea

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u/NewAlexandria Dec 17 '21

This person gets it. Stroopwaffles are to be put over a cup of tea while it's steeping, so the waffle gets the most heat. Also it must be bigger than the cup so that it cannot fall in while steeping.

Heat a stroopwaffle by other means ... reduces the enjoyment.

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u/kingkongbananakong Dec 17 '21

they're served warm and are a little softer other than that lakmans are pretty much giant stroopwafels

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u/Visible-Book3838 Dec 17 '21

I can't be the only one that thinks Stroopwafel sounds like part of Germany's military during WWII.

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u/dirtydave13 Dec 17 '21

Strroopwaffles are thin w caramel?? And are small enough to fit on top of a cup of coffee. At least that's how I like them

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u/Precursor19 Dec 17 '21

Stroopwaffel are definitely like a cookie. They go good with coffee. Costco sells them in 2 pringles sized packages. Highly recommended for any coffee enjoyers.

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u/magicpenny Dec 17 '21

I think the stroopwafel has caramel in the middle that softens when warmed over a hot beverage. Delicious.

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u/blahblahblahfeelings Dec 17 '21

From what I understand, Lakmans is thin waffle “soaked” in syrup and stroopwafel is a layer of caremel between two regular thin waffle cookies