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Kjøttkaker

Name: Kjøttkaker
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 small, finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 2 cups beef stock

Kjøttkaker are traditional Norwegian meat patties made from ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, onions, and spices, typically served with brown gravy, potatoes, and lingonberry jam. They are a beloved comfort food in Norway, embodying rustic flavors and home-cooked warmth. This dish reflects the Norwegian emphasis on simple, hearty meals suitable for cold climates.

10 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Norwegian70%

German30%

Ingredients

ground beef
500g
breadcrumbs
1 cup
onion
1 small, finely chopped
milk
1/2 cup
egg
1
salt
1 tsp
pepper
1/2 tsp
butter
2 tbsp
flour
2 tbsp
beef stock
2 cups

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Kjøttkaker evolved as a practical way for Norwegian households to stretch meat supplies while creating a filling meal, influenced by similar meat patty traditions from neighboring Nordic countries and German cuisine during historic trade interactions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Norwegian70%

ingredients+techniques

German30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

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