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Danish Frikadeller

Danish pork and veal meatballs, softened with milk and oats and browned in a pan. Preparation and cooking times are estimates for 4 servings.

Frikadeller are traditional Danish meatballs. This version combines minced veal and pork with onion, milk, flour, oats, egg, and thyme; shape the mixture into oval patties and fry until browned and cooked through.

Total time40 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Danish Frikadeller
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Milk

Lactose-free milk

For lactose intolerance

It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.

Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.

Allergens to consider in this alternative:

  • Milk and milk products

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Method

  1. 01

    Mix the mixture

    Put the minced meat, flour, oats, milk, egg white, egg, onion, garlic, thyme, and salt in a bowl. Mix until combined, taking care not to overwork the meat.

    Ready to continue when: The mixture holds together and the ingredients are evenly distributed.

    8 min
  2. 02

    Shape the frikadeller

    Use your hands to shape oval portions of similar size. Set them on a plate while you heat the pan.

    Ready to continue when: The portions are oval and similar in size.

    5 min
  3. 03

    Fry and serve

    Fry the portions in a hot pan, in batches if needed, turning them so they brown on both sides. Cook until cooked through, then serve hot.

    Ready to continue when: The frikadeller are browned on both sides and cooked through at the center.

    20 min

Sources and review

Content researched, cross-checked and automatically validated. Sources consulted:

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