Swedish Meatballs

It has become our family tradition to eat Scandinavian-inspired dishes in January. Something about the cold winter days makes us think of the Norse lands and crave for their comforting and yet elegant cuisine. This January, we are also reading the Norse myths with our daughter and the Scandinavian-themed meals are even more emphasized. Swedish-style meatballs is our family favorite.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground veal
4 pieces of white bread
1 Onion
1 egg
Salt & Pepper to taste
Spices & Garlic (optional)
1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Directions:
In a small bowl, add bread and cover it with water. Let the bread stand for a few minutes until soaked. Drain well.

Cut onions in chunks and put it through the grinder into a large bowl. Then, grind the soaked bread into the same bowl. Add the meat, egg, salt, pepper, and spices/garlic and mix well. With wet hands form little meatballs.

Pre-heat the skillet with oil. Fry meatballs on the skillet until light brown on all sides for about 3-4 minutes.

Serve right away with mashed potatoes and lingonberry preserves.