Frikadeller with Kartoffelsalat (Danish Meatballs with Potato Salad)
Classic Danish frikadeller (pan-fried meatballs) served with a creamy, dill-infused potato salad. This is a beloved comfort food combination.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Ground pork
- 250 g Ground veal
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 large Egg
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 100 ml Milk
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp Butter or oil(for frying)
- 1 kg Potatoes(waxy variety, like new potatoes)
- 150 g Mayonnaise
- 50 g Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill(chopped)
- 0.5 small Red onion(finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Pickled gherkins(finely chopped (optional))
- to taste Salt and pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
For the frikadeller: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground veal, finely chopped onion, egg, flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
💡 Tip: Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough. - 2
Shape the mixture into oval or round meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter. You can wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
💡 Tip: Uniform size ensures even cooking. - 3
Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the frikadeller for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
💡 Tip: Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. - 4
For the kartoffelsalat: Wash and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly, then peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
💡 Tip: Cook potatoes until just tender, not mushy. - 5
In a large bowl, combine the potato pieces with mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, finely chopped red onion, and chopped gherkins (if using).
💡 Tip: Gherkins add a nice tanginess. - 6
Gently toss the ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the potato salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- 7
Serve the warm frikadeller alongside the chilled kartoffelsalat.
💡 Tip: A dollop of remoulade sauce is a popular accompaniment.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a lighter frikadeller, you can use a mix of pork and chicken.
- ✓Adding a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the potato salad can enhance its flavor.
- ✓Leftover frikadeller are delicious cold in smørrebrød.
🔄 Variations
- Add capers to the potato salad for a briny kick.
- Incorporate finely chopped hard-boiled eggs into the potato salad.