Frikkadel
TypeMeatball
Place of originSouth Africa
Serving temperatureHot or cold
Ingredients generally usedOnion, bread, eggs, vinegar and spices
Similar dishesKofte, perkedel

Frikkadel is a traditional Afrikaner dish consisting of usually baked, but sometimes deep-fried, meatballs prepared with onion, bread, eggs, vinegar and spices. These meatballs can be served hot or cold. Many recipes[1] have put a modern twist on this traditional recipe such as alternating chicken and lamb with the traditional beef staple. Frikkadel are also popular in Sri Lankan cuisine by way of the Burgher people.[2]

The Afrikaner frikkadel

Traditionally, frikkadels[3] are eaten alone or with a sauce[4] served with mashed potatoes, rice and pasta.

Danish variant

The Danish frikadeller is a similar meatball, made of pork.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chicken frikkadels with an Asian dipping sauce". Woolworths TASTE. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Frikkadels (Dutch Force Meat Balls)". ClubNoor. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Traditional Frikkadels". www.whatsfordinner.co.za. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Frikkadels in a spicy paprika-tomato sauce". Woolworths TASTE. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  5. ^ Notaker, Henry (30 December 2008). Food Culture in Scandinavia. ABC-CLIO. p. 94. Retrieved 25 August 2021.

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South African cuisine
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