An interesting TV show on Scandinavian cooking, took me on a train ride to northern Norway. I hitched hiked there in 1965. For a change to the "beef and beef stock" in this traditional dish, I used ground turkey and vegetable stock.-Mike
en 1. Mix the meat, ½ the onions, eggs, and spices in a bowl.
to 2. Pour in the milk, soak for a few minutes, then mix together.
tre 3. Using a spoon dipped in water to form the meat mixture into small balls.
fire 4. Fry them in the butter. Turn to brown on all sides.
fem 5. When all of the meatballs are browned, remove to a plate.
seks 6. There should be some fat in the pan. If not or very little, add a few spoons of butter.
sju 7. Add the flour and cook until the gravy is brown, a roux.
åtte 8. Stir in the vegetable stock, a little at a time.
ni 9. Bring to a boil and thicken into a brown sauce.
ti 10. If it is not thick enough, add a little flour and stir.
elleve 11. Return the meatballs. Sprinkle the rest of the onions on top. Stir and simmer a few more minutes.
Kjøttboller i Saus
Serve with boiled potatoes
and lingonberries or cranberries on the side.
1 pounds (455 g) ground organic turkey
1-2 organic eggs
1 chopped onion
1 tsp. (5 ml) each: black pepper and allspice
½ tsp. (2,5 ml) powdered ginger
3 slices of (gluten-free) stale bread
1 cup (2,5 dl) (dairy-free) organic milk
(dairy-free) butter
3 Tbs. (40 g) (gluten-free) all purpose flour
2 cups (5 dl) organic vegetable stock
to 2. Pour in the milk, soak for a few minutes, then mix together.
tre 3. Using a spoon dipped in water to form the meat mixture into small balls.
fire 4. Fry them in the butter. Turn to brown on all sides.
fem 5. When all of the meatballs are browned, remove to a plate.
seks 6. There should be some fat in the pan. If not or very little, add a few spoons of butter.
sju 7. Add the flour and cook until the gravy is brown, a roux.
åtte 8. Stir in the vegetable stock, a little at a time.
ni 9. Bring to a boil and thicken into a brown sauce.
ti 10. If it is not thick enough, add a little flour and stir.
elleve 11. Return the meatballs. Sprinkle the rest of the onions on top. Stir and simmer a few more minutes.
