Frikadeller are Denmark’s answer to the meatball: plump, pan-fried patties of pork and veal, lightly spiced with nutmeg and beaten with sparkling water to keep them tender. They are crisp-edged and juicy, with a soft, moist crumb inside.
These are everyday comfort food, often served with boiled potatoes, pickled beets and a simple brown gravy. Frikadeller appear warm on the lunch table or cold on rye bread the next day, and every Danish cook has their own closely guarded proportions.


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