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Finnish Meatballs

Lihapullat/LEE-hah-pool-laht/
Finnish Meatballs
About this dish

Small, tender meatballs served in a light cream sauce with lingonberry jam and mashed potato.

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Ingredients
🥩500g ground beef and pork
🍞1 slice bread, soaked in milk
🌰1/2 tsp allspice
🥛1 cup cream
Method
Serves 2
1
Mix ground meat with soaked bread and allspice.
2
Shape into small meatballs.
3
Fry until browned on all sides.
4
Make a light cream sauce in the same pan and return the meatballs to simmer briefly.
5
Serve with mashed potato and lingonberry jam.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Lihapullat are a staple Finnish comfort food, similar to Swedish meatballs but often seasoned distinctly with allspice.

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