Frikkadel
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| Type | Meatball |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Serving temperature | Hot or cold |
| Ingredients generally used | Onion, bread, eggs, vinegar and spices |
| Similar dishes | Kofte, 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
- Kofte (Persian and Indian)
- Perkedel (Indonesian)
- List of African dishes
- List of meatball dishes
References
- ^ "Chicken frikkadels with an Asian dipping sauce". Woolworths TASTE. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Frikkadels (Dutch Force Meat Balls)". ClubNoor. Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Traditional Frikkadels". www.whatsfordinner.co.za. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Frikkadels in a spicy paprika-tomato sauce". Woolworths TASTE. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ Notaker, Henry (30 December 2008). Food Culture in Scandinavia. ABC-CLIO. p. 94. Archived from the original on 8 September 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
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