Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

Milk

1 unit

Egg

0.5 lb

Ground Meat

1 tbsp

Grated Onion

grated

0.75 tsp

Coarse Salt

4 tbsp

Flour

23 lb

Uncooked Rice

0.75 unit

Butter

2 tbsp

Yellow Curry Powder

0.5 cup

Diced Onion

diced

2.5 tbsp

Flour

2 cup

Boiling Water

1 cup

Coconut Milk

Step 1
~3 min

In a mixing bowl, combine milk and egg for the meatballs.

Step 2
~3 min

Add ground meat, grated onion, and salt to the milk-egg mixture.

Step 3
~3 min

Mush in flour until well combined.

Step 4
~3 min

Let the meat mixture sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 6
~3 min

Form meatballs by hand.

Step 7
~3 min

Carefully drop the meatballs into the boiling water.

Step 8
~3 min

Boil the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.

Step 9
~3 min

Optional: For added browning, broil the meatballs for 3 minutes after boiling.

Step 10
~3 min

Reserve the meatball water for the curry sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

In another pot, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 12
~3 min

Stir in yellow curry powder and diced onions.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle flour into the pot and stir to form a paste.

Step 14
~3 min

Slowly whisk in 2 cups of the reserved meatball water.

Step 15
~3 min

Whisk in coconut milk until smooth.

Step 16
~3 min

Reduce heat to low and add the cooked meatballs to the curry sauce.

Step 17
~3 min

Stir occasionally and let simmer while you prepare the rice.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve the meatballs and curry sauce over rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust curry powder to your preferred level of spiciness.

For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a pan before adding them to the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice or mashed potatoes.

Pair with a side of green vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Green Beans
Roasted Broccoli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Denmark

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food often served during family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

70/100

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