Kjottkaker with Chestnut Mash
This traditional Norwegian dish combines hearty kjottkaker meatballs with a creamy chestnut mash.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground porkChoose fresh pork with a fat content of at least 20%
- ●1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- ●1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
- ●1 Egg
- ●1 medium OnionFinely chopped
- ●2 tbsp Norwegian whole wheat flourHelps bind the meatballs together
- ●4-5 medium ChestnutsChoose fresh or canned
- ●2 tbsp ButterUnsalted
- ●1/4 cup Milk
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, flour, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, and Norwegian whole wheat flour. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
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3. Use your hands to shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
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4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each meatball.
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5. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
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6. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the chestnut mash. Peel and chop the chestnuts, then boil them in salted water until tender.
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7. Drain the chestnuts and mash with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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8. Serve the kjottkaker meatballs with the creamy chestnut mash.
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9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives, if desired.