Königsberger Klopse

This is a recipe that has its origins in both your parent’s home countries and your mum had them many times as you were growing inside her, so in a way you already love them. Will you surprise us with this delicious meal one day?

Ingredients for 4 Servings

1 pound minced beef (or mixed pork/beef)
2 sliced of bread, crumbed
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Mustard, (medium hot)
1 liter Water
2 teaspoons Stock Powder
Vinegar
1 teespoon Sugar
200 ml cream (do not use Milk, the vinegar will make it curdle)
1 tablespoon Flour
2 Onions

  • mix minced meat, egg, breadcrumbs and mustard and form small meat balls
  • bring water to a boil
  • add vinegar, chopped onions and sugar and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes
  • add meat balls and let simmer on small flame for approx. 20 minutes until done
  • remove meat balls and add stock powder then slowly add cream
  • mix a bit of water and flour to a smooth paste and bind sauce with it
  • add capers and meat balls and let sit for a few minutes before serving

Königsberger Klopse made in the Cook Islands

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