Frikadellen

Frikadeller is a meaty patty that is rolled into a ball...a Danish meatball! It’s a national dish and preferred as a number one choice among the Danes, usually eaten as an evening meal. It originated in Denmark but its delicious taste made its way around the globe. It’s very popular in Germany, South Africa and the Netherlands. It can be made to mix into a soup or as dumplings and still have its meaty structure.

These meatballs can be made out of pork, veal, lamb, beef, fish, or a meaty combination of choice. It contains simple ingredients such as bread crumbs and eggs to bring the meat together. It is arranged on the plate beautifully to make your meal tasty and appealing, and many have traditional family recipes that have been handed down for generations. Frikadeller is typically served with a side of boiled potatoes and gravy is poured along the top. It is also commonly served with some creamed cabbage or served at picnics with potato salad. Frikadeller is also used a leftover meal from the night before with additional toppings added to change things up.

It is very likely that our group will come across this meal.