Great Swedish Farmors Kottbullar Recipe

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.

Typically classical Swedish cooking includes lots of seafood, herring in particular; open faced sandwiches; and Swedish meatballs, a smörgåsbord favorite: Swedish meatballs (köttbullar).

If you equate Swedish food with smorgasbord, meatballs and dill, think again! Although these are great delights, you'll enjoy a wide range of tasty, fresh-cooked food in Sweden. However, for those who prefer the authentic taste of Sweden, here's my favourite recipe:-

Farmors Köttbullar

• 1lb of minced beef
• onion - finely chopped
• 1 cup of soft breadcrumbs or oats
• 1 egg
• Milk (about 1/2 decilitre)

1. Soak oats or breadcrumbs in milk for 1/2 hour
2. Add mince and mix until smooth and well blended together
3. Add onion - mix well
4. Finally add egg and salt and pepper
5. Roll into little balls and fry in margarine for about 10 minutes

Served kottbullar with freshly mashed potato (potatismos) and a salad. Enjoy!