International Goodies: 'Swedish' meatballs
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I love meatballs. In my opinion, Swedish meatballs are some of the best balls there are. However, Köttbullar do not even really come from Sweden – King Karl XII brought them back from the Osmans in the 18th Century.
Köttbullar are made from Beef or Elk as well as milk-soaked breadcrumbs and sautéed onions. Usually, they are fried in butter and then a sauce is made from the remnants that are left in your frying pan.
There is also ready-made sauce powder available in stores today.
A Serving of Köttbullar.
Usually, warm Köttbullar are served with Sauce, Potatoes and Lingonberry Jam.
But in Sweden, the Meatballs are also enjoyed cold or on a Sandwich with red Beetroot Salad. That is called a Köttbullesmörgås med rödbetssallad then. #smörgåsbord
I really love Swedish Meatballs, but I think they taste better from the Swedish Supermarket than self-made here in Germany. Those Swedes know how to get the Crust and the Taste just right.
*You can usually eat Köttbullar at IKEA and also buy them frozen from there, with most of the fixings.
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I think my balls are the best but Swedish are pretty good. If they are not homemade i do not want them.
Link to my balls.
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Your balls look good 👍
It has been a long time since I had Swedish meatballs.
My Meatballs were only ‘Swedish Style’. Didn’t have the real Deal in a while.
I'm sure the ones I have had were only Swedish style as well.
I did them once, very nice dish 😀
Nice 👌
I like 'em Swedish style!
Me too! But even more so in Sweden. 🇸🇪
Sverige har den godaste Köttbullarna.
If you have leftover they make a really good sandwich on a crusty roll .
Sounds great!