Sweden is a great region, and Swedish food is a great ethnic food. At its best, Swedish food is excellent, largely meat-, fish- and potato-based, but varied and generally tasty and filling. In the last few decades immigrants from all over the world have enriched Swedish food culture with a host of exciting dishes. Typically classical Swedish cooking includes lots of seafood, herring in particular; open faced sandwiches; and Swedish meatballs, a smrgsbord favorite: Swedish meatballs (kttbullar). Swedish desserts may include lingonberries - a high bush cranberry, and used a lot in Swedish cooking. If you equate Swedish food with smorgasbord, meatballs and dill, think again! Although these are great delights, youll enjoy a wide range of tasty, fresh-cooked food in Sweden. A quarter of my family are Swedish, originating from Gothenburg. These genuine Swedish recipes have been collected by our family over the years and are now being shared with you as a celebration of Swedish traditions and food. Farmors Kttbullar 1lb of minced beef
onion - finely chopped
1 cup of soft breadcrumbs or oats
1 egg
Milk (about 1/2 decilitre) Soak oats or breadcrumbs in milk for 1/2 hour
Add mince and mix until smooth and well blended together
Add onion - mix well
Finally add egg and salt and pepper
Roll into little balls and fry in margarine for about 10 minutes Served kottbullar with freshly mashed potato (potatismos) and a salad. Enjoy! Many thanks to Ulla who shared this genuine Swedish recipe with our family. |
