Today’s Tasty Pick: Freshly made Frikkadels

Ah, Monday—the day coffee works overtime, your to-do list grows a second head, and your fridge stares back at you like, “Good luck, chef.”

But fear not, weary weekday warrior, because today we are cooking up a little comfort with a side of nostalgia: Frikkadels, the humble South African meatball that’s here to rescue your dinner and your mood.

How to make Freshly made Frikkadels

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 500g beef mince (you can also mix with pork or lamb)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 slice white bread, soaked in a little milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground coriander (optional, gives a traditional flavor)
• ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2–3 tbsp oil for frying

Method:

1. Prepare the bread: Soak the slice of bread in a small amount of milk until soft. Squeeze out excess milk and crumble it into a bowl.
2. Mix the meat: In a large bowl, combine mince, onion, garlic, egg, soaked bread, parsley, salt, pepper, coriander, nutmeg, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. You can use your hands for the best texture.
3. Shape the Frikkadels: Take small handfuls of the mixture and roll them into oval or round shapes (roughly the size of a golf ball or slightly bigger).
4. Fry: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry frikkadels for about 8–10 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Make sure the oil isn’t too hot, or they will burn outside but remain raw inside.
5. Serve: Serve hot with mashed potatoes, tomato sauce, or a fresh salad.
   
   Tips:
   *For a lighter version, you can bake them at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through.
   *Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like a bit of spice.
   *Leftovers taste amazing cold or reheated in a sandwich.
   
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