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Lihapullat

Name: Lihapullat
Cuisine: Finnish
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 250g ground pork; 1 medium, finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp butter

Lihapullat are traditional Finnish meatballs typically made from ground beef and pork, seasoned with onions and spices, and served with creamy mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. This dish is a comforting staple in Finnish households, reflecting the country’s love for hearty, simple, and warming meals especially suited for cold climates.

9 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Finnish70%

Scandinavian30%

Ingredients

ground beef
500g
ground pork
250g
onion
1 medium, finely chopped
breadcrumbs
1/2 cup
milk
1/4 cup
egg
1
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
butter
2 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Lihapullat have roots in Scandinavian meatball traditions, with the Finnish version evolving to incorporate local ingredients and tastes, becoming a beloved home-cooked dish throughout the 20th century.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Finnish70%

ingredients+techniques

Scandinavian30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

mixing shaping pan-frying

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